text:
VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama -- Since its formation in 1961, Saint Mark United Methodist Church has grown from 103 members to nearly 1,200, has moved from a school to a church, has undertaken three expansions and has seen 13 ministers lead its congregation.
But what has remained constant is its commitment to missions and Christian service, both locally and globally, church staff and members say.
That's the theme the Vestavia Hills church at 2901 Columbiana Road plans to highlight as it marks its 50th anniversary celebration Sunday.
"I always think of this church as a church with deep roots as well as strong wings," said Rev. Steve West, pastor since June. "It's old, in terms of history, but it's not that old. There's young and old. There's history as well as possibility. It's real exciting to be here at a pivotal point in our history."
The church generally sponsors three Sunday services: one 8:30 a.m. and two 10:45 a.m. services for traditional and contemporary worship styles.
Saint Mark United Methodist will hold one 10:45 a.m. service Sunday, which will feature elements of both worship styles as well as the adult, children's and youth choirs.
The church has invited former members and pastors to the service and for a luncheon and group picture afterward.
Saint Mark United Methodist draws from the Vestavia Hills, Hoover and Homewood communities.
"We've always been able to retain a strong basis of membership that has been there since the church began," said Jeff Rodgers, president of Saint Mark's Church Council. "But we also seem to bring in a continual cycle of new members who have relocated to the Hoover-Vestavia and Homewood communities."
Though the years, Saint Mark has focused on missions, sending teams to Russia, Mexico and Africa to visit orphanages and build homes for underprivileged people.
It also maintains a Christian witness nationally by organizing vacation Bible school trips throughout the Southeast, Midwest and Northeast, and locally through a vacation Bible school it offers in the summer, Rodgers said.
"Missions and service have always been a big part of our church so we're really highlighting a lot of that work that has been done the last 50 years," he said.
Saint Mark United Methodist's first service was June 18, 1961, at the former Berry High School, said Jane Landers, 75, a charter member.
The church adopted its charter Sept. 24, 1961, and then moved into its present building Sept. 8, 1962, Landers said.
Landers and her husband, Ed, have raised three boys at Saint Mark and "our middle son was baptized in the lunchroom at Berry before the church was ever built."
Beyond its missions work, Saint Mark has thrived as a congregation because church members feel like family members, Landers said. "We do a lot of missions outside the church and look out for each other inside the church too," she said.
"This is the fourth reunion we've had and every reunion we've had, we've had a lot of former members to come back," Landers said. "I think they've really formed an attachment to this church."


text:
Thea Bangle Bracelets in Gold
$ 35.00
The Thea Bangle Bracelets in Gold in a classic shape add a dash of chic sophistication. Wear one, three or all nine for an on trend look!
- Set of 9 - ultra lightweight!
- Gold tone plated over base metal
- Size: approximately ⅛ inch wide. Pave stations are ¼ inch wide. Inside diameter is approximately 2½ inches wide while the outside diameter is approximately 2 ¾ inches wide
- Material: Crystals
- Fits best on 6½ - 7½ inch wrists

subset: commoncrawl


text:
In a previous post to this blog titled Birmingham Ladies' Society for Relief of Negro Slaves, I briefly discussed upper class women's groups in the 1800s, and their effect on the spread of abolition in Great Britain. In that post I presented an argument by Clare Midgley that interpreted these groups as, "kneeling enchanted women who were pathetically appealing for their freedoms."(1) For critics like Midgley, these women's groups had questionable impact on influencing real social and political change. This stance does find validity in the short term historical analysis of eighteenth and nineteenth century society. However, when analyzing broader scope of historical events their efforts do find greater influence.
The anti-slavery movement gave women the opportunity to take an opinionated stance in a more formal political and social forum. Many historians argue that, "the historical intersection of a feminist impulse with anti-slavery agitation helped secure white British women's political self-empowerment." (2) Women like Emma Courtney began to connect with the struggle behind abolition with that of emancipation.(3) The general goal of equality was shared and respected by these two groups.
While it is true that upper-class women's groups were not actively and aggressively pushing anti-slavery ideology, their effect on a broader historical context should not be mitigated just because they were not as outspoken as some of their abolitionist counterparts. Do you agree more with Midgley's perspective or the counter argument that was presented in this post?
- Midgley, Clare. "Anti-Slavery and Feminism in Nineteenth-Century Britain." Gender & History3(1993): 343-62. Web.
- Ferguson, Moira. Subject to Others British Women Writers and Colonial Slavery, 1670-1834. Abingdon: Routledge, 2014. Print.
- Ferguson, Subject to Others, 196.


text:
David Letterman Announces Retirement
"It's been great the network has been great, but I'm retiring," the late night TV guru told his audience on Thursday
And the No. 1 reason late-night will feel a lot more lonely …
David Letterman, 66, announced Thursday that he is retiring after more than three decades of making people laugh after their bedtimes.
The funnyman, who began in 1982 on Late Night with David Letterman on NBC before moving to the Late Show with David Letterman on CBS, told the audience at Thursday's taping that he will leave next year.
He said he broke the news earlier to CBS CEO Leslie Moonves. "I said, 'Leslie, it's been great, you've been great, and the network has been great, but I'm retiring.'"
Added Letterman: "I just want to reiterate my thanks for the support from the network, all of the people who have worked here, all of the people in the theater, all the people on the staff, everybody at home, thank you very much. We don't have the timetable for this precisely down – I think it will be at least a year or so, but sometime in the not too distant future, 2015 for the love of God."
The host kicked off Thursday's taping with his normal opening monologue and then sat at his desk, talking about how people are always asking him how long he will do the show. He joked that it stopped being fun, but went on to do 10 more years.
Letterman, with his signature Top 10 lists, jumped to CBS in 1993, after former network NBC handed Johnny Carson's Tonight Show hosting torch over to Jay Leno instead of Letterman, who had expected to receive it.
This sparked ongoing rumors of a feud between the two hosts. Leno beat Letterman into retirement, stepping down for replacement Jimmy Fallon in February.
"For 21 years, David Letterman has graced our network's air in late night with wit, gravitas and brilliance, unique in the history of our medium," Moonves said in a statement on Thursday. "During that time, Dave has given television audiences thousands of hours of comedic entertainment, the sharpest interviews in late night, and brilliant moments of candor and perspective around national events."
Added Moonves: "He's also managed to keep many celebrities, politicians and executives on their toes – including me. There is only one David Letterman. His greatness will always be remembered here, and he will certainly sit among the pantheon of this business."
• Reporting by JANINE RUBENSTEIN and EMMA TYLER
David Letterman Pranks Kristin Chenoweth


text:
Free Data Sheet:
COBIT 5 Content Pack
Seamlessly integrate COBIT 5 Enabling Processes into Keylight with the COBIT 5 Content Pack.
A stronger IT governance program
Speed up COBIT 5 framework adoption, so you can quickly create stakeholder value and serve in the best interests of the enterprise. Import the content pack's guidance into the platform and save your team from the time-consuming task of transposing and validating the guidance. As an integrated framework, COBIT 5 is designed to maintain a balance betweeen realizing benefits, optimizing risk, and maximizing resources. Get started by downloading the data sheet.


text:
The Warm & Rosy Collection
This captivating, rosy-toned neutral collection is comprised of a blend of lid, corner, crease and highlight colors that can be mixed and matched for endless possibilities.
Pearl Eyeshadows: Les Macarons, Rosé, Steps of Rome, Empire, Tan Lines, The City, Metamorphosis, Caviar.
Matte Eyeshadows: Demure, Grace, Boho, Cabin in the Woods.
Color: Neutrals


text:
You are not logged in.
Dear visitor, welcome to Nitrado Türkiye Ön Ödemeli Gameserver Kiralama Forum. If this is your first visit here, please read the Help. It explains in detail how this page works. To use all features of this page, you should consider registering. Please use the registration form, to register here or read more information about the registration process. If you are already registered, please login here.
Acil Bakın Acil yardım beyler, Sorun, TEAMSPEAK, teamspeak3, yardim, yardimedin, yardımts3


text:
How to Delete Duplicate iPhone Contacts Easily?
With technology these days, people are used to own two or more phone numbers at one time due to lots of reasons. So let's suppose that one of your friend have two different phones at the same time, and he or she also tell you the number of his home or working room for urgent calling. Then it is inevitable that you have saved up to 5 different numbers on your iPhone for this person. So there are maybe some duplicate contacts for the same person on your iPhone due to various reasons, how to merge these duplicate contacts into one or remove some of them?
Some iPhone users may choose to delete these duplicate contacts one by one, and type the numbers into one name manually. However, the process is a little bit time-consuming. So if you only have a few contacts need to be removed or merged, you can try the manually deletion or merger on your iPhone directly. But if there are a large amount of duplicate contacts on your iPhone, you'd better to find another way to reach you goal.
Here, we could like to strongly recommend iPhone Contacts Manager for your choice. It allows you to manage contacts on iPhone as follows:
- How to transfer contacts from iPhone to computer
- How to bulk delete contacts on iPhone
- How to manage groups on iPhone or iPad
Besides the functions as the above, this tool also allows users to merge or delete duplicate contacts on iPhone with 1 simple click. It is really time-saving, right? Now, just get this powerful program and follow the below guide to delete duplicate iPhone contacts quickly.
Few Clicks to Merge, or Delete Duplicate Contacts on iPhone 7/6S/6/5S
Step 1. Follow the prompt instructions to install and launch the iPhone contacts manager program on your computer. Then connect your iPhone to PC with USB cable. Then make your iPhone recognized as follows:
- Click "Trust" button on your iPhone and back to the computer to finish the reorganization.
- If there is no pop-up window, please click here.
When your iPhone is detected, you'll see an interface as below:
Step 2. Click "Information" on the top munu and select "Contacts" to view the detailed contacts list. Then, select all duplicate ones, and choose "Merge" or "Delete" button to combine these duplicate contacts into one or directly remove them as you like.
Step 3. Unplug your iPhone and you can open "Contacts" on your device to check the deleting results.
Related Articles:


text:
Amy from Crafty Distractions is here as my guest today!! She is the most crafty lady I know, in addition to being my sister-in-law! 🙂 You'll want to check out her blog to see all the fun projects she's currently working on! Her family does these candy trains every Christmas, and I thought they were perfect for our transportation theme this week! Introducing…. Amy!
Every year our family gets together to make candy trains and this year was no different. I usually have everyone bring their own bag of their favorite mini candy bars and then I supply the rest. It's so much fun and then we usually have a contest at the end, but everyone wins anyway… here are the usual ingredients that are used every time. You can add more candy for different objects if you'd like.
Things You'll Need:
-9×13 cookie pan covered in tin foil
-frosting (I usually make my own because it's a lot easier to handle than store bought)
-sandwich bags with or without the ziploc top (to put the frosting in, then snip a bottom corner to apply to the candy)
-Twizzlers Pull 'N Peel Licorice (for the train tracks)
-Tootsie Rolls and/or Jolly Ranchers (for the smoke stacks and logs on one of the trains)
-Mini Candy Bars (any kind, for the trains themselves)
-Peppermint Candy (for the train wheels)
-Marshamallows (for the igloo in the middle)
You can add any other candy you like. It's so much fun to get creative, we've made ice rinks in the middle with frosting and make little people out of tic tacs. Deer and Moose out of candy as well, you can also add paper or whatever to make it easier, but we make a rule to only allow edible things. Then we munch on it throughout the week, even though it usually doesn't last more than a couple days.
Thanx, Amy! These are so fun!


text:
The Ugly File.
Well, when you start reading
the NEWSpaper after an absence, it can fill you with the gut wrenching puking mindblowing sadness / incredulity that humans actually Chose to treat other living things in deliberate acts of creative cruelty you thought could only be imagined by cranked-up hotZine writers.
But no.
Two good brothers shot up and stuffed in a shopping cart, left in an abandoned house to die, probably because they chose college instead of banging/dealing;
a mother shooting herself dead since her 9 year-old daughter refused to do it (that ought to teach her)
and on
and on.
Ok. Toe in water; weekend for holiday;
go get a cool slice of melon and try to remember why.
Here is a pretty picture
Konza Prairie Dog has little wings on her back feet. click to enlarge)


text:
The Biblical Doctrine of the Church
Eight lectures printed as delivered to the School of Religion, Butler University, Indianapolis, in 1947. Much of the material was originally prepared for the Commission of the Edinburgh Conference, 1937 (Faith and Order Movement) which dealt with "The Church and the Word of God." After Lausanne (1927), Robinson became convinced that questions of the sacraments or ministry could not be resolved without the issue of the nature of the church being tackled. This is his attempt, written from the perspective of a 19th century unity movement centered around the leadership of Americans Barton Stone and Alexander Campbell.
William Robinson


text:
Net Briefs - December 2016
Net Briefs
+Social Influence to Like
It turns out that social media does, in fact, influence customers on their path to purchase according to a study from Crowdtap. The report found that 75 percent of consumers visit Facebook during the pre-shopping planning stage in pursuit of recommendations/advice from friends/family. One-third of consumers take several days to plan their purchases, while another third plan only a few hours before.
+ Mobile Opens by Weekend Warriors
Mobile now accounts for 73 percent of email opens for retailers according to Yesmail's analysis of 3 billion email opens, with that number spiking to 78 percent on Saturday and Sunday. This finding suggests those are either the best days to send e-commerce emails or that people have held onto the messages until they have downtime to read or review.
+ Holiday E-Commerce Still Growing, Just Not As Fast
While online retail sales are certainly still trending upward, they are not expected to have the same growth as in holidays past. Adobe predicts that 2016 will see 1.7 percent less growth than 2015 but still $9.1 billion more than 2015 for a total of $91.6 billion overall. And, for the first time, mobile will exceed desktop shopping visits for the full holiday season (53 percent). While mobile traffic has hit a tipping point, visits from these devices will only contribute to 34 percent of online sales.
++ Access holiday predictions based on 1 trillion website visits at wsm.co/hpredict.
+ $52 Million
Wavefront, a metrics monitoring service for cloud and modern application environments, announced that it has secured $52 million in a Series B funding round. Existing investors, Sequoia Capital and Sutter Hill Ventures, were joined by new investor Tenaya Capital and other equity holders.
+ $100 Million
Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant and business partner Jeff Stibel (former CEO of Web.com) announced a $100 million venture-capital fund for investing in data, media and technology companies.
+ $25 Million
Baobab Studios, creators of virtual reality animation entertainment, announced the close of $25 million in Series B funding, bringing total funding to date to $31 million.
+ $12.4 Million
Apptimize, a company that offers an optimization platform for A/B testing of mobile apps, has announced it has secured $12.4 million in Series B financing.
+ Start Using a Secondary DNS
October's epic DDoS attacks against Dyn's network forced many enterprises to examine their existing domain name system (DNS) configurations. What they found, however, does not bode well for the state of Internet security. Looking at the top 100 domains at Alexa, DNS Made Easy found that 58 percent of those outsourcing their DNS were still using only a single provider. The company, and many security experts, suggests that a secondary DNS should be a standard practice among large brands who value performance and reliability.
+ All In a Day's Work
What do developers do all day? It's probably not what most people think. Results from a survey conducted by ClusterHQ shows that 42 percent of app developers spend between 10 and 25 percent of their time debugging application errors discovered in production, rather than developing new features.
+ No HTTPS? Now You Should Panic
Starting in Jan. 2017, Google's Chrome browser will begin marking any page with a password or credit card fields as insecure if the page is not on HTTPS. As it stands today, more than half of Chrome desktop page loads are now served over HTTPS. Google also reiterated its plan to eventually mark all non-HTTPS as not secure.
++ Access our "Step-By-Step Guide for Using an SSL" at wsm.co/guidessl.
+ Should SEOs Guarantee their Work?
Over the years, businesses have learned that any "guarantee" for SEO work is the first sign they should run. This advice often centers around the concept that companies offering guaranteed results are focusing on short-term, low-quality or even black-hat tactics.
+9 Questions to Ask Social Media Candidates
Handing over brand messaging to a social media manager can be a difficult decision, particularly when hiring a new person for the role. Here are nine questions brands should be asking candidates, or themselves if they need a refresh of current best practices.
+ Gmail Promotions Tab: Retail Friend or Foe?
Gmail's "Tabs" update panicked both end-users and the marketers trying to reach them. Research after the fact, however, paints a different picture of the change and highlights how recipients across generations are using email to communicate with brands and each other.
+ Adobe Magic in Spark Post
Designers know the pain of being asked to create graphics for every conceivable channel and social media managers experience similar anguish when trying to generate images on their own for all the different networks. Adobe Spark Post provides iOS and desktop users with easy-to-tweak, professionally designed templates that are pre-sized to fit optimally on the top networks. Users simply pick a photo, add some text and apply themes. To customize the graphic further, they just tap on the screen to get new layouts, color palettes, typography styles and filters. Designs can easily be added to social platforms, tests or emails.
: Zendesk 3.0 : New version built around customer relationships
: Origami Studio : A tool for designing interfaces from Facebook
: Microsoft Teams : Team communication/collaboration
: Fuzzy.ai : An AI decision-making API
: EMERGE App : Multi-channel order and inventory management system
: Sizzle Analytics : Multidimensional analytics for CSV data
: NeverBounce : Real-time email verification and email cleaning services
: Mailytics : Monitor and analyze competitor email campaigns
: Largerio : Shows the technologies used on websites
: Parrot QA : Automated bug testing


text:
Goodwood Festival of Speed – Hillclimb record 1999 (McLaren MP4/13)
With Goodwood Festival of Speed just around the corner, here's a mouth watering video we came across. The fastest ever time up the hillclimb, by Nick Heidfeld in the McLaren MP4/13. Absolutely mental speed. If only he'd had an in car camera to show us the true blistering speed and bravery of this run. Enjoy!


text:
Admittedly I am writing this post while feasting on a gorgeous slice of double cheese burst spicy chicken pizza (but hey, what's girl to do when she's trapped in office on a Friday evening waiting for her colleagues to get that piece of CSS code to work just right *curses IE*). Coming back to the point…
It all started somewhere mid-Feb when I was pinged on chat by a friend – "Would you like to be a #BigLoser?". Clearly any normal person would be taken aback by such a question and their first reaction would be to see red. But clearly the word 'Normal' makes me feel like an oxymoron (Look ma, I made a funny!) and the presence of a '#' in front of any string of words always manages to hold my attention. (Refer to an earlier confession about being a Twitteraholic"
So obviously, my next question was "Err.. what do you mean?"
Friend: Well, @b50 has started this initiative on Twitter where people can sponsor other people who commit to lose a target amount of weight in a year (that would be by Feb 2012. So clearly the entire plan stands only if the world survives). The sponsors will commit a certain amount of money per kg lost to charity.
Now those who follow me on Twitter would know why this would catch my fancy as they have been relentlessly subjected to my constant rants on how I never lose any weight (this would be a good time to ignore the first few lines of this post). So this was clearly an opportunity I grabbed with both hands, after making my friend up the stakes for me to 100 Rs per KG. (In hindsight, that was a smart move. There is hope that the charity might get some moolah at least.)
Joining #BigLoser was perhaps one of the smartest moves I made in a long time. Had been struggling a long time to get into a consistent gyming routine and now the very many followers of this initiative, sharing their efforts and tips keeps me committed enough to make the effort of waking up early each morning. While the easiest thing to do each morning after the alarm rang at least 7 times was to switch it off and go back to sleep, now there is a motivation to go to the gym at least one more time this week than the last, so I can come back and eagerly report it to others on Twitter.
I had also wanted to join Gold Gym for a very long time, but had always put off making the investment as I was never sure I would go there regularly. Well now I am and thoroughly enjoying the experience.
It has also made me connect with and get tips from numerous others who I had perhaps not been interacting with earlier. These people might not know it, but they are a great source of inspiration on a daily basis.
So I write this post to offer my thanks to @nithinkd, for introducing me to the initiative and sponsoring me and most of all to @b50 for coming up with this fantastic idea. @SashG and the many others who offer tips and encouragement on a daily basis.
So with 2 slices of double cheese burst pizza and 2 slices of garlic bread down and with one glassful of renewed zeal to burn off them damn calories at the gym tomorrow morning, I can very proudly claim that I love being a #BigLoser.
(As for you God, you have just ensured very unfair and unequal distribution of fat and wealth in this world. I am willing to trade off this fat and accept that blank check please :|)


text:
Encinitas Realtor Named Coldwell Bankers #1 Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker agent Portia Metras is receiving accolades for her outstanding performance as a Realtor, assisting people with the biggest purchase of their lives...
[ClickPress, Mon Aug 24 2009] Once again, Coldwell Banker agent Portia Metras is receiving accolades for her outstanding performance as a Encinitas Realtor. The 24 year Real Estate veteran has just been named Coldwell Bankers #1 sales associate for the second quarter of 2009, a prestigious ranking indeed.
While this latest award is certainly distinguished, and undoubtedly deserved, it is one in a long line of awards received by the well known North County Realtor. Branch manager Jeff Hayes states, Portia is highly regarded for her impressive work ethic and outstanding market knowledge. She is a testament to the idea that if you do what you love and love what you do, you will experience enormous success.
This work ethic has earned Portia not only her most recent award; the Encinitas Realtor has also regularly been given the Outstanding Performance Award, which is recognition based upon monthly performance totals. The award reflects an outstanding work performance in all aspects of Realtor duties and sets agents apart as the cream of the crop.
Just last year, Portia was granted membership into Coldwell Bankers prestigious International Presidents Circle, which consists of only the top 2% of the more than 100,000 sales agents worldwide within the Coldwell Banker network. And in 2007, the Realtor Award of Excellence was bestowed upon her from District 3 of the North San Diego County Association of Realtors as recognition for her exemplary service to her district.
As an agent who prides herself on assisting people with the biggest purchase of their lives, Portia has set herself up as a leader for those in her industry. She was the Charter President of the Womens Council of Realtors of North San Diego County from 2005-2006, and is currently the President of District 3 North San Diego County Association of Realtors.
I like to solve problems and I love to educate, Portia has said. Seeing as this is precisely what she has done as President, and as a Relocation Specialist and Previews Property Specialist, its no wonder this award winning Encinitas Realtor has experienced continued success.


text:
People LOVE Pizza: 40 Cheesy Pizza Tattoos
Who doesn't love pizza?! The cheesy gooey loveliness brings happiness to everyone. We'd be fine with eating pizza every single day, but some people have taken their love for pizza to the next level by inking their devotion to the best kind of comfort food on their body! Take look through the gallery above filled with… More »


text:
During the Flood and Drought: Texas With and Without Water tour, Art/Science Fusion 2nd graders view a series of lithographs by Texas artists. So far the students have been curious about how you can put a drawing on a stone and then print from it. Here's a great video from the Museum of Modern Art explaining the process in more detail:
Lithography involves too many heavy chemicals (and stones!) to do in the Education Studio at SAMFA. So instead, we're doing relief prints. Here's the process we're using:
Although, not as fast!
Do High Test Scores Really Help?
by Mark Guzdial
Just got this article in my inbox from Computing Education Blog. If you can, please share it with as many administrators and school board members as possible. If we want success for our youth here in America, we need to have an honest conversation about our priorities for education. Testing causes a lot of stress for students, teachers and administrators. This article made me ask, "Is it worth it?" If our test scores are not reflecting or positively affecting how our students perform in real life, what's the point? Standardized testing is a great way to see if students as a whole are retaining certain content, but students need to do more with content than retain it. They need to live with it.
Our programs here at the Center for Creative Energy are project-based, and although we align with state content standards, delivering that content for high test scores is not the goal. We like hands-on and minds-on learning where students get down and dirty with knowledge. (Literally. We spray paint storm drains, catch and identify macroinvertebrates, paint Texas ecoregions with watercolor, create prints about flood and drought in San Angelo, collect dead fish for art installations about dried up reservoirs, and much more.)
Activities like these deliver and reinforce content through participation rather than memorization and recall. It also connects content to real world problems like water conservation here in San Angelo. Project-based curriculum is rooted in the idea that learning is important for a healthy community and successful career. Students also smile a lot during our programs–not only is learning important for a great job, it's also part of a happy life.
We work directly with our local school district (SAISD) to design and implement all of these programs, and a lot of our content delivery is relieved from effective classroom education. SAMFA and UCRA provide places where students can reinforce and apply content outside the classroom. Are partnerships between schools, museums, and community organizations a way to reach a happy medium between test-prep, content standards, and unique experiences that make learning meaningful in real life?
They could be, but right now it isn't a perfect system that alleviates all test stress. The Center for Creative Energy often works outside the classroom system to facilitate programs. For example, we switched our audience for Art/Science Fusion from 3rd grade to 2nd because of test prep conflict issues in the spring. Aqua Squad and Camp Odyssey are summer enrichment programs not directly integrated into the classroom.
However, could our programs work during the school year alongside test preparation, even in support of it? Of course. Is trying it worth the risk to schools and administrators who stand to loose funding and jobs because of low performance? Probably not. Incentive based standardized testing is a reality that every educator has to deal with until policy adjusts to real statistics outlined in great articles like the one above.
For now, we are providing unique art and science programs for as many students as we can. Students who haven't yet experienced test related stress and those enjoying summer vacation to forget it are the ones who can gain the most from programs that connect learning to a happy life.
To end on a seriously sappy note, here's a slideshow of happy smiles!


text: In this book the principles of Vastu as propounded in our ancient books that are MUST have been explained in a manner that can be comprehended by everyone. The essentials ENERGY SOURCES are air, sunlight, and the cosmos energy. These with the knowledge of energy flow assigned to different sectors (Agni, Varun, Yam etc) and directions (Eeshan – North East for prayers, South – East for Agni etc) have been accounted while explaining the basics. They are important for creating subtle energies which provide for mental peace and happiness in a property and related to you as an energy source too.


text:
Cathy Lomasney's Blog
23 Glendale Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
Historic Somerville; an eclectic mix of restaurants, shops, cafés, museums, artists, theatres, & vibrant nightlife w/ neighborhood squares such as Davis, Union, Ball, Teele & Magoun. Experience the city & surrounding Boston area w/ all that it has to offer such as; historic sites, beaches, & area universities; Tufts, MIT, Harvard, BC, BU, UMass to name a few. Public trans. includes the MBTA bus, approx 2/10 mi. away, Red line, approx 1/2 mi. or the Orange line & soon to be Green Line Ext., & Commuter rail in W Medford, approx 3 mi. away. Somerville recreation includes parks, fields, skating rink, pools, dog parks, batting cages, & boating house. Located approx ½ mi. from Davis Sq. & near the Somerville Community Path, N. Cambridge & Arlington lines, your new home has been cared for by the same family since 1950. It includes a 2 car detached garage, parking for 3 additional cars, & updates such as a newer roof (4-5 yrs), heating system (2-3 yrs), Gas Stove (< a year) & some newer window
Open House
SundayJanuary 27 at 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Cannot make the Open Houses?
Request a private showing
Location: 23 Glendale Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Get Directions


text:
Varietal Facts
Wine Basics — Grape Varietals 101: Grüner Veltliner
An introductory guide to Grüner Veltliner wine. Everything you need to know about the grape variety including flavour, food pairings, growing...
Try a Grüner Veltliner wine if you like Sauvignon Blanc or Chenin Blanc Overview of the Grüner Veltliner Varietal A food-friendly, dry white wine with a fresh burst of acidity and notes of grapefruit, peach and white pepper. Why we like the Grüner Veltliner varietal, grape and wine Itâs a white...
The Vine
Wine Basics — Grape Varietals 101: Chenin Blanc
An introductory guide to Chenin Blanc wine. Everything you need to know about the grape variety including flavour, food pairings, growing regions...
Try a Chenin Blanc wine if you like Pinot Gris (Grigio) Overview of the Chenin Blanc wine varietal A light-bodied aromatic white wine with high acidity. Why we like the Chenin Blanc varietal, grape and wine Chenin Blanc can be just about anything! It makes great sparkling wine, it can be a light...
Local Deals
Community Reviews
How would you rate this wine?
Be the first to add a review!
About the Producer
Portland Cider Company
Clackamas County, Oregon, United States
Through the marriage of English traditions and Northwest micro-cidery techniques, Portland Cider Co. was established in 2012 by Jeff & Lynda Parrish. Lynda, an ex-patriot from the Somerset region of England (the Mecca of cider), married Oregon native Jeff, inspiring the English-style ciders crafted...
More by the Producer
Similar Wines
Pugliese Vineyards 2013 Pinot Gris (Grig...
Pugliese Vineyards
Pinot Gris (Grigio)
Long Island, United States
Roanoke Vineyards 2012 Cabernet Sauvigno...
Roanoke Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Long Island, United States


text:
This gold ring puts an accent on the feeling that charm often comes from imperfections and irregularity more than from classic beauty. It also depicts in the shape of a jewel the links of energy and the points of … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Engagement ring
Mokume-Gane Engagement and Wedding Ring
This wedding ring is a custom made Mokume-Gane ring from Andura Design. I truly appreciate the wood grain look on the wedding band, giving an organic feel to the shimmer of the diamonds. Related articles Koori and Avani Mokume Gane … Continue reading
Fairy Princess Ring
A princess cut amethyst ring set in a silver band with studs for extra flair. http://www.etsy.com/listing/59394191/silver-fairy-princess-ring-green-peridot Related articles Wedding Wednesday: Fairy Tale Inspiration (raymondleejewelersblog.com) 7 Amazing Stories of Lost and Re-Found Wedding Rings (neatorama.com)
Wedding Ring History
The History of the Wedding Ring
The wedding ring is the final gift a couple will give each other prior to marriage. Some might say that the very first gift a couple gives each other is a promise ring – which most consider pre-engagement rings. Then as a couple gets more serious they then give engagement rings to each other.
Many couples look forward to the moment when they'll slip a ring on their beloved. The look of love in their eyes, that moment when the ring is on their finger and they realize that they are theirs forever. What most don't realize is that these moments with wedding rings have been happening for centuries. The meaning and symbolism behind a wedding ring is rich and as intricate as its own love story. It deserves to be told so that couples know exactly why they use wedding rings.
This wedding ring is a symbol and throughout time this symbol has stood for love, devotion and at times simply for an arrangement between families. The physical structure of the wedding ring has changed and adapted as different cultures have fashioned it into different forms to make it look beautiful. Some materials are more plentiful in different areas – and other materials or precious metals are considered to be more valuable in other areas. But the meaning behind the symbol has remained the same throughout time and over continents. "I love you" "I want to be with you forever" and "You are mine."
A ring in its simplest forms is a circle: meaning 'eternity.' What more could every couple want than the pure desire to spend eternity together? Most couples choose to have a sentiment or romantic saying engraved inside their wedding rings. This makes that universal symbol so much more personal for each couple.
Royal Princess Medieval Ring
No diamonds for this bride, but a princess cut topaz stone that barely breathes blue against this silver setting. Try saying that five times fast!
Find it: http://www.threerexes.com/Shop/RingPage/RoyalPrincessRingPage.html
Related articles
- Create your own Wedding Dress (myweddingideas.net)
- Present Princess Bride (bizarrebytes.com)
- Disney Princesses by J Scott Campbell (digitalbusstop.com)
- 5 Holiday Diamond Rings She'll Love (makethelist.net)


text:
Facebook have already implemented the ability to create Spotify playlists directly through Messenger, so this seems like a logical next step. By simply typing 'play music' or 'listen to music' into a particular conversation, M will trigger and display a 'Find Music' option within the dialogue box. Pressing the button will link you directly out to your Spotify.
That's just a bridge to a separate program though, the real fun begins when you mention an artist by name. Do that, an M will provide a direct link to their Spotify profile, even if you just mention them in passing. It might not sound like much, but if you're recommending music to somebody else, it makes it that much easier to take them from a name to a sound (provided they actually have Spotify).
After a link has been clicked, a new one comes up - Share More Music - through this you can see recently played tracks, albums and playlists, search for more music and even start making the aforementioned group playlists. It acts like a little hub for all the Spotify options you can access through Messenger.
It's worth pointing out that there was already a Spotify extension on Messenger which offered a few of these options, but M speeds the whole process up and generally makes it more intuitive, which is important. M's Spotify helper is appearing for some users but not others at the moment, so keep your Messenger updated and sit tight.


text:
Bourbon Pendant/Keyring
Statement double sided bourbon necklace hung from your choice of silver plated chain length or keyring charm. Made from a clay mould of an actual biscuit so will be sized accordingly. Due to small parts this is unsuitable for children. Please refer to the FAQ for more information.


text:
April 30, 2007
Robinson & McElwee was honored by The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia at the recent Corporate Council for the Environment dinner held April 27 at Edgewood Country Club in Charleston. The firm was recognized, with other leaders in West Virginia's business community, for its continued support of the organization and conservation efforts in the state. William Porth, the firm's assistant managing member, accepted the award on the firm's behalf. Firm member Rob Lannan sits on the Board of Trustees of The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is "to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Continually striving to exercise integrity beyond reproach and to operate openly and transparently, The Nature Conservancy utilizes a non-confrontational, collaborative approach, making it one of the world's most successful conservation organizations" (http://www.nature.org). To date, The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia has protected more than 100,000 acres across the state.


text:
The research suggests that men are more likely to cheat on their spouses than women.
Not only that, they're also more like to "poach" somebody else's mate.
But according to a 2011 Dutch study, those behaviors aren't due to men's insatiable appetites for flesh, but because they're more likely to hold powerful positions in the world.
Tilburg University psychologist Joris Lammers and his team surveyed 1,561 professionals, asking how high up in their organizations they were and their history or interest in cheating.
"Results showed that elevated power is positively associated with infidelity because power increases confidence in the ability to attract partners," they wrote, adding that the association held for a personal history of cheating and an intention of doing so in the future.
The gender that a person was born into did not predict cheating. It was the station they held in life.
"The relationship between power and infidelity was the same for women as for men," the authors wrote. "These findings suggest that the common assumption (and often-found effect) that women are less likely than men to engage in infidelity is, at least partially, a reflection of traditional gender-based differences in power that exist in society."
The study adds to a growing wealth of information around how power effects people's behavior. Beyond being more likely to cheat on their spouses, people who feel powerful are more likely to commit traffic violations, feel distant from other people, and find their own life story more inspiring than anybody else's.
"As a social psychologist, I believe that the situation is everything and that the situation or instance is often stronger than the individual," Lammers said in a statement. "As more and more women are in greater positions of power and are considered equal to men, then familiar assumptions about their behavior may also change."
Which would be an unexpected fallout of gender equality, to say the least.


text:
Welcome to my domain...if you dare...
Welcome to my blog about life as a writer and the craziness it involves with struggles of daily life. Make yourself at home but only if you don't mind a little messiness from time to time. This isn't the Home and Garden blog or Martha Stewart so don't expect cute little crafts with homemade goodies. That's not happening in the world of vamps, weres, and other things that go bump in the night...well...maybe homemade blood cakes topped with 'scream a la cream' sweetness along with the sexy alpha males who serve it up.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Thoughtful Thursday...Give a little?
With Christmas approaching quickly upon us, people feel the pull of many charities to either give of their money and/or time. Giving back to others has an important quality to both the recipient and the giver; however, when does someone know when to contribute and how much to contribute whether it's by monetary funds or by volunteering time towards a cause.
I believe it starts months before the holidays even start. In order to truly benefit others and yourself, research needs to be done on what charity or organization which you and/or your family would want to participate or contribute in during the holidays and throughout the year. I say this because as much as a person may want to help out with every group which approaches him/her, in reality it just can't happen; not with having dire consequences on the person and the charity.
Just like buying a new car or home, giving towards a charity calls for a budget. I mean, contrary to what so many in this country may think, 'money most certainly does not grow on trees." So planning is needed. There are things to consider besides the 'heart' of the matter because no matter how much you may want to give, you can't let your emotions alone lead you; logic needs to be among the factors as well.
When giving of your time with helping out a charitable cause, one must think about the well being of the whole family unit too. With so many activities surrounding school, church, communiy, and family, it's no wonder that there's a strain placed upon the guality of family time. Yet, volunteering can bring a family together when it is done with the whole family in mind and not just an individual. Giving back to charitable organizations can also be an invaluable teaching resource for parents. Children can learn the importance of helping others less fortunate than themselves and it gives children a sense of gratitude for what they have in their lives; whether it's their family, food, stable home environment, health, or material things.
When a person wants to help a charitable cause, there are certain questions which need to be answered before anything happens. Things to consider are:
1) Can the family afford it?
2) How much can be given?
3) How much time can be spent on the charity?
4) Will the time spent hurt or help the family?
5) Will the money spent towards the charity hurt the basic needs for the family?
6) What extra stuff (non essential things) can the family do without in order to contribute towards a charity?
7) Are you and/or the family willing to give 100% of effort/attitude when volunteering time?
8) Is there truly a giving attitude or is it 'just for show or need to please others'? (don't do it unless you want to; the charity, you and the family will suffer because of it)
These are just a few of the questions which you may consider before sending in a check or serving a Christmas dinner at a homeless shelter. The point is, please consider all factors before you 'jump in' and yell, 'sign me up'! 'Cause if you don't, not only does the charity suffer but so do you and your family and isn't the whole point of giving back is to help not hurt.
HUGS and happy charity hunting,
1 comment:
This was an awesome post, JD. Some really good things to think about when choosing charities to donate to. I think we need to listen to our hearts and decide which charities really resonate within us. We always donate to World Vision - the kids give some of their allowance and we pitch in the rest. I like that charity because you don't have to spend money you don't have to make a significant difference in someone's life.ReplyDelete
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
It's a typical evening at the home of renowned financial planners Harold Evensky and Deena Katz: In the study, Gary Brinson is sidling up to the lady of the house and trying to sit on her lap; in the family room, Danny Kahneman is feverishly running in circles. Bill Sharpe is out in the kitchen, facefirst in a plateful of tuna … and over in the living room, Harry Markowitz is contentedly chewing on the sofa.
No, it's not the latest episode of some loony new reality show ("Economists Gone Wild!") or a financial symposium gone terribly awry, it really is an average evening chez Evensky and Katz. The misbehaving guests are actually the homeowners' cats, and they're the feline namesakes of the financial minds their owners respect most: Nobel-prize-winning economists Bill Sharpe and Harry Markowitz; psychology professor Daniel Kahneman, winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in economics; and Gary Brinson, co-author of the 1996 Brinson, Hood, and Beebower study on asset allocation. "Brinson was actually supposed to be named Merton Miller [winner of the 1990 Nobel in economics], but I don't really like the name Merton," explains Katz with a laugh. "Besides, we figured that Gary Brinson might win a Nobel someday."
She and Evensky admit that the unusual name choices can have a downside: If they accidentally let the cats out into the garden, they have to stand at the door shrieking, "Danny Kahneman! Get in here, right now!" for all the neighbors to hear. But it does make for some memorable conversations: When Katz was seated next to the real Bill Sharpe at a conference recently, she pulled out a picture of the feline Bill Sharpe and announced that the cat in the photograph was named after him. "He looked at me, utterly horrified, and said, 'I'm a dog person,'" recalls Katz, laughing. "But then, at the end of dinner, he said, 'Say, could I have that picture?'"
It takes a certain kind of person to name one's pets after a bunch of economists–but Katz and Evensky are both precisely that kind of person. The two planners, married since 1991, share the same sense of humor, and they're successful enough that they know they don't have to take themselves too seriously. Indeed, Evensky wears his trademark bow-tie expressly because it exudes nerdiness ("There is no such thing as a power bow-tie," he says cheerfully), and he's considering adding other unique accessories to his ensemble. "A clown's nose would be great!" he enthuses. "Nooo, dear, I think you've got enough," responds Katz mildly. "Although I did tell him he could get an earring when he turned 60," she adds with a smile, "but he's too chicken."
All Planning, All the Time
Yet the lives of Evensky, 61, and Katz, 53, are so permeated with financial planning that perhaps it's only natural that even their pets' names fit the mold. On any given day, if they're awake, chances are that Evensky and Katz are either talking, writing, reading, or thinking about financial planning–and weekends are no exception. "Harold and I were lucky to have found each other," says Katz, "because planning is our vocation and our avocation. We love what we do, and so we spend a lot of time doing it." And it shows: Each of them has penned at least four books (one of Evensky's was translated into Japanese; one of Katz's was translated into Chinese), lectured at more than 50 conferences, served in at least a dozen leadership roles in professional associations, and been quoted countless times in nearly every major financial publication in the country. And oh, yes, they also own and run a successful financial planning firm, Evensky, Brown & Katz, in Coral Gables, Florida, that serves 240 clients and has more than half a billion dollars under management.
How do they do it all? Their 12-hours-a-day/7-days-a-week work schedule certainly helps, and the two planners also credit technology (they both carry Blackberries and can almost always be reached on their cell phones), plus a strong staff of five professionals and eleven support staff who can handle many of their clients' concerns in their absence. "We've made sure that we have a really good team to back us up so that things can get done for the client when we're not readily available," says Katz.
But it's their enthusiasm for all things financial that seems to propel them onward–an enthusiasm that has helped make them two of the best-known names in financial planning. "We both find financial planning fascinating and fun, and we just want to tell everyone about it," says Evensky.
And tell they do–to prospects, to clients, to the media, and to the public, through books, interviews, articles, meetings, speaking engagements, and Evensky's almost daily entries in his Web diary, or blog, on the firm's Web site, www.evensky.com. While some might grouse that they're always in the public eye, the two planners truly do just seem to be doing what they enjoy. As a former teacher and the daughter of two ministers, Katz says that public speaking comes naturally to her. "I love to speak in front of people. To me, it's like theater," says Katz. "I like to see their reactions, get their feedback, and give them something that they can take back to their offices and implement right away."
As for Evensky: "Well, as everyone in my office will tell you, I love to hold forth; I'll take any kind of audience," he laughs. Besides, he says, writing a speech or preparing for a media interview helps keep him on his toes. "Talking to reporters is good for you," he says, "because there are always a lot of challenging questions, and it forces you to stay up to date, or at least be comfortable defending your position." Both planners also foster their public visibility by following the media-friendliness advice that Katz sets forth in her practice management book, Deena Katz on Practice Management (Bloomberg Press, 1999): returning phone calls promptly, respecting writers' deadlines, always speaking on the record, and doing so in actual English.
Is There An "I" in "Team"?
So how did two of the nation's most prominent financial planners end up not only in the same firm, but married to each other? And how do they handle the challenge of working together every day?
Deena Katz, who graduated from a small liberal arts college in Michigan with degrees in English and education, started her career as a first-grade teacher, an experience that she says helps her in communicating with clients: She learned how to express herself simply and clearly, and learned to use stories to make a point. (When asked if her clients are miffed at being lumped in with six-year-olds, she laughs and says that in fact, they're just less likely to be intimidated.) Soon, she switched gears and began a career in real estate syndication. "I thought if I couldn't teach the kids to read, I'd probably ruin them for life, but if I lost all their money, I'd only ruin them for a while," she quips. She also joined an investment club. When one day, a member of the club asked her what she should do with her money other than investing it through the club, Katz was stumped–but also intrigued. She started doing some research, then began studying for her CFP through the College of Financial Planning. In 1984, she opened her own financial planning firm in Chicago.
Harold Evensky, who earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering from Cornell, began his career as an engineer at Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati. He served as a captain in the Army from 1968 to 1971, then spent a decade as a partner in several home-building companies in south Florida. From there, he moved to a post as a VP of investments at Bache (later Prudential/Bache) for two years, then filled the same position at Drexel Burnham Lambert for another two years. In 1985, he and a partner, Peter Brown (who has since retired and been bought out of the firm), founded an independent financial planning firm in Coral Gables, Florida.
Over the next several years, the two planners became acquainted professionally at financial planning conferences and retreats (we told you their lives have a financial planning theme). In 1989, when Katz mentioned that she was thinking of moving to Florida to care for her ailing mother, Evensky asked her to consider joining his firm. Knowing that you only get what you want if you ask, Katz answered carefully. "I said, 'Well, okay, I could do that, but I've always owned my own firm, so I'd have to be an owner-partner. And as a matter of fact, I've always run my own firm, so I guess I'd have to be president,'" recalls Katz. "And–after a dead silence on the other end of the phone–he says, 'Let me ask my other partner.'" Evensky called back two days later with the message: Come on down! "I never had managed, nor wanted to manage, a business–I preferred the actual planning–and Peter could manage it, but didn't really want to," says Evensky. "So it was a pretty easy decision."
As Katz's mother's condition worsened, Evensky did everything he could to be supportive, and also, in a very low-key way, told Katz of his feelings for her. After a few months, however, he chucked the low-key approach, and popped the question–yes, that question–instead. "I got tired of waiting around," he says with a smile. And what did she say? "Well, I was pretty much in shock after losing my mother, so … I married him," says Katz with a wry laugh. "And when I woke up, I found I'd made a really great decision."
Rules of the Game
Once they were married, the most obvious challenges were how to balance their personal and professional relationships, and how to establish boundaries. First, they tried making a rule that they couldn't talk about work once they got home. " I think that lasted about three days," says Katz. " I don't even think it was that long," chuckles Evensky. The compromise they finally agreed upon still stands today: Every Wednesday night is date night, and they take turns planning an outing or dinner during which they aren't allowed to discuss work. "It's important, because you do need your personal time," says Katz.
The reverse of this rule–don't talk about home at work–is even more important, says Katz. "We never 'fight in front of the children,' meaning the office staff," she says. "We argue the way we would argue with any partner, but we don't bring personal issues to work."
The two also made a rule about overtime hours. "Harold is more of a workaholic than I am, which is somewhat amazing because I thought I was the champion member," says Katz. "But we made a rule that if he wants to work longer, I don't feel guilty, and he doesn't feel abandoned. I can say, 'Okay, if you want to do that, fine–I'm going home!'" says Katz.
Perhaps most important to their relationship, however, was the decision to divide their responsibilities and define their turf. "We each have our own realm of responsibility. I trust Harold to handle the things we've agreed he will handle; and he does the same thing for me," says Katz. "That way we aren't constantly stepping on each others' toes." "In general, if Deena says something about hiring that I don't agree with, she wins, and if I say something in the planning area that she disagrees with, I win," says Evensky. "And in most cases, there's not a lot of disagreement, because we're too busy doing our own things." Division of labor also helps the staff know whom to go to for different issues, and keeps them from pitting the two principals against each other ("Well, Deena said I could, so…" "Well, Harold said it was okay…").
As president, Katz is in charge managing the firm: hiring and firing, structuring the staff roles and supervising employees, and setting the strategic vision for the firm. She also oversees all client relationships on a broad level, in what she calls the "kiss and bless" phase. "I talk to them about their personal issues, and come in and kiss and bless what's going on," says Katz. "Harold is much more involved in the activity and solution phase."
As chairman of the firm, Evensky is head of the investment committee, and has overall responsibility for the advisor teams in the planning department. "I work with them in handling planning issues, deciding on the processes we're using, what technology we're using, and how to handle the daily relationship with the client," says Evensky. His extensive research on investment strategies is put to work in client portfolio design, as evidenced by the firm's recent embrace of a core-and-satellite investment strategy. (For a detailed discussion of this strategy, see "Master Harold's New Portfolios" in the July 2003 issue of Investment Advisor.) Evensky is also the firm's technology junkie, if not its technology expert. "Harold gets all this software because it sounds good, and then he hands it to me and says, 'Here, make it work!'" laughs Katz. "But we have a full-time technology person now," adds Evensky, "so I've got someone to turn to." The firm uses Morningstar Principia online (www.morningstar.com) for fund research, Overlap (www.overlap.com) for fund analysis, Junxure-i (www.junxurei.com) for client relationship management, and Centerpiece (www.centerpiece.com) for portfolio management.
Interestingly, as a special service to clients, Evensky sometimes dispatches the technology guru to help out business-owning clients iron out thorny computer problems. "We had one client whose computer guy left, and after he left, the client realized the guy had been running a whole other business within his business," says Katz. So she and Evensky sent over their technology manager, who sorted through the mess and helped the client find and hire a new computer staff person. The client "thinks we walk on water now," says Katz. "So, in addition to the fact that he and Harold have fun talking and tinkering with things, there are really good benefits to having a technology specialist on staff."
What's Next
Things are humming merrily along at the firm of Evensky, Brown & Katz, but the two principals hardly seem ready to kick back and relax. With half a billion under management at present, the firm aims to have $1 billion under management within the next year and a half–a growth spurt Katz believes is possible with newly added staff members and refinements to the firm's client services and systems. "We're well poised for growth: We've brought on some new planners, and we've filled out our original structure of what our firm should look like, with a planning division, operations divisions, and client advisor division," says Katz. Their recent growth thus far has been propelled in large part by the hiring of a new business development staff person, whose sole raison d'?tre is to bring in new clients. This new rainmaker, incidentally, is Evensky's son, David Evensky, and Katz was not initially in favor of hiring him. "Having more family members in a company is not usually an answer to business problems," she says. "But he has been extraordinary, and has brought in incredible business." Indeed, the two principals are even considering hiring another person to fill the same kind of role.
And what about their former plans to create a large, nationwide financial planning company by buying up firms across the country? The Evensky Group, as their planned company was called, was supposed to cut costs and improve efficiency among acquired firms by providing a universal back office, leverage in negotiating fees with third parties, and additional knowledge-sharing opportunities. They even worked out a special agreement with Fidelity to support their venture. Unfortunately, says Katz, "we selected the wrong person to be CEO and partner for this venture. We had the money to move ahead, but when we had an opportunity to get out, Harold and I looked at each other and said, 'We do not want to be a partner with this person.'" Once they'd extricated themselves, Katz and Evensky turned their attention to beefing up their own firm rather than buying up others.
That's not the end of the story, of course. The two planners are already working on another growth venture, but at the moment they won't say anything more about it than that. "The last time, we had so much press, and then when it didn't work out, we felt like we were in a goldfish bowl," says Katz. "This time, we're keeping it pretty close to the chest. But we should be coming out with some things in the next three or four months."
Any thoughts of an exit strategy will undoubtedly be affected by the new venture, but as they look ahead to the future, neither planner seems terribly interested in exiting from the field. "Our exit strategy doesn't really involve exiting, just maybe slowing down," says Katz. "I could see us maybe spending a little time in a quiet place by a lake doing more writing, but I don't think we'll ever just walk away." "There are just so many issues to think about and investigate and translate, from other professions and academia, into useful practical concepts for our profession and the public," says Evensky. "Given the time to do just that, we could be busy for the rest of our lives."


text:
Secretary of State John Kerry told House Democrats during a Monday conference call that they face a "Munich moment" as they weigh whether to approve striking Syria to punish Syrian President Bashar Assad for using chemical weapons, two sources with knowledge of the call told NBC News.
The phrase is a reference to the 1938 Munich Pact that ceded control of part of Czechoslovakia to Nazi Germany -- a moment that history has harshly judged as an appeasement of Adolf Hitler that preceded World War II.
Kerry -- joined by other top officials, including National Security Adviser Susan Rice and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel -- made the case for intervention to 127 House Democrats, many of whom expressed skepticism about a possible strike.
On the 70-minute call, some Democrats did come to the administration's defense, sources said. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was one; she told the call that preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction as a critical piece of U.S. national security policy.
But others challenged administration officials. One member, Rep. Rick Nolan, D-Minn., compared Syria to the Vietnam War -- a conflict that started with an authorization of force in response to attacks on U.S. ships in the Gulf of Tonkin and eventually resulted in a war that killed tens of thousands of Americans.
Obama officials were in the grip of "historic amnesia," Nolan charged. The call is part of a sustained push by the administration to convince Congress to support using force after the president abruptly reversed course and decided not to strike Syria without first attempting to get congressional approval.
Obama faces a difficult path in the House, where many in his own party are already voicing skepticism about using force.
Some members who are typical allies of the president -- including Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., both members of the leadership -- have expressed concerns that the administration's proposal is too broad.
Kerry will have another opportunity to make his case to the lower chamber on Wednesday, when he testifies at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing.
This story was originally published on Mon Sep 2, 2013 3:34 PM EDT


text:
A-Line/Princess V-neck Knee-Length Taffeta Bridesmaid Dress With Ruffle Bow(s) #926
Product Reviews
Maria E. Gonzalez
2013-07-29 14:16:37
I received my dress today which I was very excited and impressed with! I was nervous that it wouldn't arrive on time since I waited too long to order because I was looking for it in bridal shops. I followed the measurements and it fit well. My color is a little off, but other than that, I am a very satisfied customer. I will use this website again. Thank you!
2013-03-06 01:52:54
the dress i received is a white one. the color is matchable to my new shoes which are also bought on the website. the dress is a little above my knee and the shoes heel height is right for me. a good experience.
2012-12-12 00:39:18
This is a beautiful dress in black. I am usually wearing a 10 but the 12 was better fit. It is a great for quality and also beautiful! very nice


text:
Skinfood Fresh Fruit Lip & Cheek Trio 06 Plum Mellow was purchased by CosmePerks.
I have waited for this cute makeup for a year due to a shipping issue (well, actually 2 months, though. Ordered in November 2017 and had just received it in the following year, January 2018, ha!). Anyway, instead of reading my unlucky story about how I got this product, it's better to jump to the product itself, right? So this is Skinfood Fresh Fruit Lip & Cheek Trio from Plum Mellow 2017 F/W Makeup Collection. I have mine in shade #06 which is Plum.
For fall and winter makeup collection, Skinfood launched some new makeup in plum color theme that look very elegant. Skinfood released some shades of lipstick (glow stick) and lip lacquer, an eyeshadow palette, nail polish and 2 shades of this Lip & Cheek Trio. The Lip & Cheek Trio itself is multi-function product that can be used as a lip color and a creamy blusher as well. And like its name, it has 3 different colors in one package. Meanwhile, the words "Plum Mellow" made me imagine about beautiful and dreamy shades in rosy-red mixed with purple color. And yes, I immediately felt in love with the shades when saw it on Skinfood's Instagram since the first time. And here is the complete review!
Claims :
+ Skinfood Fresh Fruit Lip & Cheek Trio is a multi-purpose product that makes your lips and cheeks moist and lustrous with fresh fruit colors.
+ Fresh fruit inspired color with an innovative two-in-one formula that doubles up as a lip color and a blush.
+ This Skinfood Lip & Cheek Trio is for face color & lip balm in cream type. It is moisturizing and smooth to touch.
+Each box comes with three shades to add a fresh fruit flush or a natural rosy glow.
Not Available
Volume: 2.5 g * 3
How to use:
For lips: Take an appropriate amount of the product and apply on lips evenly. Use your fingers for natural look or use a lip brush for more precise application.
For cheek: Using your finger or sponge, apply it on the part of your cheek and blend evenly.
For more color, layer on until desired color is achieved.
My Skin Type: Oily-Combination, dehydrated on cheeks, acne prone and sensitive.
My Lips Type: normal with some fine lines, pigmented
Skinfood Fresh Fruit Lip & Cheek Trio 06 Plum Mellow Review:
Since I did not own the first edition of Skinfood Lip & Cheek Trio, I was a little bit surprised when got this product at the first time. This is so slim and mini! Moreover, it doesn't come with outer box, thus it looked really thin when arrived on my doorstep. This Lip & Cheek Trio is like a mini palette.
It has three different colors in one package and each color is placed in a square pan. Very cute. It also has a sliding cap, a perfect cap from its safety and aesthetics side. Skinfood really knows how to make this product looks even prettier. The purple color added with embossed letters gives a sleek and elegant design.
Meanwhile, since it does not come with outer box, I do not get many information about the product itself on its mini package. There is a little information on the back side and only written in Korean (and the manufactured and expired date close it, LOL). However, I will still give two thumbs up for its cute packaging. Even I do not need a pouch, I can put it in my pocket and carry it anywhere with me.
This product does not come with applicator. Hence we have to prepare our beauty tools to apply the product. We need a lip brush to apply it all over the lips and a sponge to apply it on cheeks. Or use our fingers? Well, before we decide what tools should we use, let's see its texture first.
Like the things it promised, this product has creamy texture and blends sooo easily. All of the shades have very nice texture. They are very soft and not clumpy. Even the lightest shade can be blended evenly and easily.
Meanwhile the balmy texture gives natural-glowy finish and keeps skin moist. So do not worry if you have dry lips, this product will not make lips drier. Now move to the cheek where I get love-hate result from this product. I have some dry patches on my outer cheek but the inner part is more oily. This product works very nice on my dry patches. It gives healthy-glow look and does not accentuate the dryness. Meanwhile, it feels a bit sticky on the oily part. It does not help to control excess sebum too.
Due to its creamy and blendable texture, it doesn't matter anymore to use fingers or tools to apply the product. Using our fingers will create a natural result and it's easy to control the thickness of the layer we made. But if you want a neat result, you can use a lip brush to apply the product on lips. Or in case you have oily skin and want to apply it on cheeks, it's better to use sponge to blend the product out. Sponge will help to absorb and control excess sebum too.
Since I do not know the name of each shade, so I will call it with first, second and third shade. Let's start from the top of the swatches. First shade (the top) is a fresh plum color which is a mix of red and purple. Second shade (the middle) is a warm-nude color with a touch of baby pink. Third shade (the bottom) is a rosy pink color with hint of brown tone. This is my most favorite shade to use both on lips and cheeks.
All shades are very pigmented (even the lightest shade can cover my natural lip color nicely) and buildable. They can be used together for gradient look. Or single use is okay too. The darkest shade is great to create bold-elegant look and it's good too to apply on cheeks when we make Igari makeup.
The lightest shade can be combined with smokey eyes look. This n*de shade can also tone down the darkest shade in case you apply it too much. And the third shade is perfect to create a natural makeup. It is also good to make a rosy-cute look by adding its layer.
Ah, do not worry if you want to apply this product more than one layer. It won't feel heavy due to its lightweight texture. But unfortunately the longevity is just so so. It lasts about 3-4 hours on lips. It also fades away easily after eating and when used as a cream blush, the color lasts longer but starts to be oily after 2-3 hours depends on your skin type.
Another gripe from this product when used as a lip color is the leftover stain. The darkest shade leaves a slight of pink stain, meanwhile the other shades leave almost nothing. We really need to reapply the product after few hours. Luckily, it is not only weightless but also has a pleasant sweet plum scent. Thus it's still enjoyable to reapply the product many times.
Everyone with normal to dry lips can use this product because of its moist formula. But this product is more suitable to people with dry skin type when used as a blush, otherwise you may need good primer to control excess sebum if you have oily skin.
Overall, I love this product. The shades in this mini palette are all pretty. Though it does not last that long as a lip color but due to its lightweight texture, easy to blend and moist result, this product is still worth it to buy. Moreover, it's not only a multi-function product to lips and cheeks but also has three shades in one package. What a good buy!
Where to buy:
Amazon | eBay | Cosmetic-love
Have you tried Skinfood Fresh Fruit Lip & Cheek Trio 06 Plum Mellow?
Do share your thoughts in comments.
Follow Cosmeperks on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Purchasing using those links may generate a small commission, which will be used for the maintenance of this site. Click here for full details.


text:
During our stay in Jeremie we met with a few religious communities who are well established in Haiti, the Missionaries of Charity, the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Louis, Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Order of St. Camillus, and a community of consecrated men and women called Myriam Bethlehem Family. Most of these homes are up in the hills and the view of creation and the sea is an icon of God.
Myriam Bethlehem Family is a new congregation from Canada that was approved canonically in 2006. They live among the people and believe that their life of prayer is a service to the people. They just finished a volunteer house and faith formation center. They have a lay volunteer living with them now from Switzerland. From them we learned also a way of composting and burning garbage here in Haiti, since they do not have garbage pickup like we do.
The Order of St. Camillus runs a small hospital in the hills, near the sisters house. They are in the process of building a new hospital that will specialize in burns. This is very much needed in Haiti, since there is no electricity people use kerosene for cooking and lighting at night. There are many accidents using kerosene.
As you see from the pictures the hills are very green and much fruit grows everywhere in this area. In the photo of men at the construction site you can see they have to do everything by hand, since they do not have construction machinery. They crush the rocks by hand.
We experienced that we are all here for the same purpose "that the world may believe…"


text:
We bumped into a lot of people we knew, and a lot of people I'd only met online before, while walking around the show. Next time I'll have to make a name badge, so people know me (something Patricia Belyea did). From left, Lynette Anderson, Jane MacDonald, Reiko Arita, me and Glyn. We also bumped into Shiro from Euro Japan Links just a few minutes after arriving and met up with a Czech group who were visiting the show. It feels like a small world!
We retreated to the stands to eat lunch. Even quite early in the day, the bento lunchbox sellers around the top of the stands had sold out, so we were glad we had brought snacks.
The show is probably as busy as Festival of Quilts, but the aisles are wider around the traders, and the overall feeling is more spacious. Because we are on top of the circular baseball pitch, it is difficult to get lost.
There are lots of stalls selling vintage Japanese fabrics.
Boro and kimono reform are a big thing at the show.
Naturally dyed sashiko threads.
We spotted this nice example of an old Yuza sashiko sorihikihappi and it went home with Jane the next day.


text: VCIM #16 Varadero and Crosstourer international meeting 2014 Snow Mike_Swe Flemming has a good time Geiranger all gathering Dalsnibba Dalsnibba jump up Stubager Kjetil and Rita Jokern had a new logo Dirrty Skyeride with reindeer horns Mike preparing for Dalsnibba calm in the sofa Some staff from other hotels cleaning of Rectifier/Regulator It's getting hot Swedes was a little earlier than the others Hendrik Karinda and Fibern Fibern joined Madero preparing All those at once Merlin and Nugget All aboard Gathering for Trollstign Jockens Sprocket Jokerns Sproclet Bartender and the loungers Waitress.. (Danish) Zebulon Skye Stubager campsite Jos Some summits Eat Mc's Karindas Varadero Mc's Mc's Mc's Mc's the Duck Mc's Mc's Alex Mense People are hungry SB Cue to the desert Snurrepus chicken Burgers Jochens West Ironbutter Bönne Chicken Freddy Cueline Oleg?? Jonas_Swe Jack Write Kjetil Tundrali Merlin and Nugget Two Plugs and Hendrik Big Dave Anne-Gro Yvonne and Martin Steve Madame Zebulon Gilles Sébastien Mikeadero Mense's wife Gareth Olivia, the Jokerwife Flemming again Flemming Kristin Pixi314 Renel Tundrali Jacques Atlantic ocean bridge Sign Skye and Freddy Bödvar Mademaoiselle Zebulon and Chetil Atlantic ocean Rita in atlanthavsveien grass Ferry to Linge Ferry cue Freddy is alive chat Seven sisters The classic picture Some chat Örnesving photosession Örnesving Oles bik Kjetil and Rita Some other cabins at campsite Three bikes Geiranger – Hellesylt Ferry Flemming ET's phoning home Ole in the morning Zebulon's Kristins bike Hendrik, bro of Two pLUGS TwoPlugs Sup10 Geiranger Geiranger dock view from our cabins Kristin Mense Erik (Snurrepus) Rita Rita Flemming Ole Mense Rita and Kjetil Jack Linda and Dave Finally in Geiranger. A pizza and a beer for Dave Three happy guys and one negative. It had been to much trouble topped with rain. Freddy in Beitostölen Bike parked in Åtrå. On our way up to Rödberg area Coffeebreak in the rain. Flemming looking for a new camera battery Freddy is Happy On our way. Time for a break Some islands outside Strömstad Strömstad Harbour Ferry leaving dock A very excited Flemming (Jokern) A Ferry that will take us to Freddy in Bamble Onboard Ferry between Strömstad to Sandefjord view Bönne Bödvar and Renel Photos taking Coffeetime Golden Boys (Gullgutt in norwegian) Russians Zebulon Freddy with Joker logo Insane busdriver @ Stryn for Lunch French speakeing Last nite at the lobby Yvonne and Jos Freddy in a deep discussion Alex is studing the map where Jokkmokk is Some dutch wifi updating A tired but pleased Arranger A Better photo Rune Rune Anna Mrs Mense Saying good nights Some idiots out skiing oops, it was the norwegian national skiing team above sealevel Some stickers added Flemming photo 1434 meter över havet Bommen på Tinneveien Tired Varadere View over the mountains Break in little warmer area Always equipped from +5 C to +20 C in 800 meters A kiss to a soard ass Freddy enjoys the moment Flemming holding breath New Video, the return home DelningTweetE-post


text: Antique Moroccan door no. 3 $2,998.00 Default Title - $2,998.00 A rare opportunity to purchase an antique Moroccan door for your home! From start to finish this process has taken over 2 years to get these doors ready for you. We will not be sourcing doors again- so once these doors... View Full Details Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest


text:
I'm back to solo on this little adventure, which always brings heaps (heaps … haha I'm turning into an Aussie!) of new emotions to front of mind – excitement, strength, fear, and gratitude. Sometimes I have this out of body experience when pausing to think where I am, who I am with, and what I'm experiencing… while traveling you kinda get all discombobulated on dates, time, location and making sense of your situation when you're out of routine and into living each day as it comes at you. So today, I was lying by the pool in Chitwan, zoning in on my place in the world, how I got here, and how my heart feels. Some thoughts to share…
I've had the privilege of spending the past two weeks volunteering with an organization that is near and dear to my heart. I worked for Adara Development from 2011 – 2014 out of their Seattle office mainly supporting their health programs in Uganda. When in Sydney earlier this year, I popped into the headquarters to say hello to my old colleagues (it was so lovely to meet so many of the faces I had gotten to know on Skype over the years!). Through a twist of fate, I ended up booking a plane ticket later that day to Nepal as they needed a volunteer to help with a program in early April.
A brief background: Adara's programs in Nepal focus on a large group of children from one of the most remote villages in Nepal (possibly even the world) who were rescued from trafficking situations – whether they were taken by the Maoists or given up by their families in hope of safety and education. They were promised education in Kathmandu, but sadly, those promises were broken. These children found themselves alone, away from their families, and forced into activities no child (or human for that matter) should experience. In addition to the rescue, education and repatriation efforts for these children, Adara also partners with some incredible Nepal-based organizations focused on public health, relief for victims of domestic violence, and sustainable economic development of remote villages through water access and solar energy to name a few. My brief description doesn't give justice to the extensive efforts this group has made and will continue to make to benefit the lives of Nepal's citizens.
My time spent with the local team and a few Aussie team members/guests will forever hold a special place in my heart. I was deeply touched by the conversations, connections and friendships built in just two short weeks. I so gratefully experienced:
- adults and kids from different cultures, backgrounds, religions, and life experiences interact as brothers and sisters. In fact, all the kids who were younger than me called me "sister"
- the love of strangers, given so freely…. whether it be a hand held with a child, a gracious hosting of afternoon tea and biscuits, a shared dance or the gifting of khadas. When compared to western culture, it sometimes easy to perceive developing areas as having nothing to give – when in fact, it's quite the opposite. These "gifts" I've received are far more valuable than any US dollar could buy.
- a vibrant culture full of dance, song, smiles, peace and spice. The children's dances brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart. Their smiles beamed for miles. Whether the music is a traditional Nepali song, or a global hit… something about the voices of children singing like no one is listening is so captivating (they've inspired me to follow that old saying… sing and though no one can hear you, dance as though no one is watching…). You'll see in the album below, there are signs of peace wherever you look here – prayer flags hung about town and on top of mountains, messages inscribed on a sacred structure, a simple sign at the hotel reminding you "don't worry, be happy", the expression of "Namaste" each time you are greeted, and in the eyes of a monk for that brief moment yours lock with theirs. Peace is everywhere. And spice! Whew! It's not just the dash of peppers into a curry that makes it special. So many of the dishes here take hours to source and prepare — with traditional recipes dating back hundreds of years, there's a story to your Dahl, Chipati, Momos and Ruksty.
- deep collaboration being part of a diverse team with a common goal to execute on. While there were days I worked 10+ hours, nothing came close to the dedication of time and energy of the local team here. With vastly different education and work experience – everyone had their own unique ways of contributing (what a true definition of teamwork, eh?). We shared in some challenges and many laughs – -my favorite being a quick break consisting of a Nepali rendition of chubby bunny with buns instead of marshmallows. Laughing till it hurts never felt so good.
- sorrow, immense compassion and confusion. In a conversation with a child about schools in America and schools in Nepal, the conversation moved from favorite subjects like math and science, homework and daily schedules to a heavier topic, discipline. This child asked me if my parents or teacher ever beat me. This isn't the venue to go any deeper on this topic, but my point of including in this post is to raise awareness that in our world, physical abuse of children happens, it happens daily. We often take for granted (and when I say "we", I'm generalizing from personal experiences) the safety of our schools, our loving parents and security provided by law. In Nepal, the number for the police is 100 (not 911). But as my trusted Nepali friend told me, don't call 100… they might not come, and if they do, I will definitely be there before they are. If you need the police, call me and I will bring them.
Back to poolside, the sun now setting on the day … I'm realizing that at 28 years old, this trip is the first time in my life I've ever been completely on my own. I don't have parents, friends or relatives within a few hours reach. I don't have the security of laws being an American citizen provides me. I sometimes don't have technology to depend on – whether it be for directions or connecting with friends back home. My "surviving and thriving" is up to me… and it's a choice. I came about this gift through travel. If I'm sick, I need to find myself care. If I'm lost, I need to ask for help or figure out my way. If I am feeling lonely, I need to strike up a conversation with someone to gain connection. Solo travel is a beautiful experience that I am very fortunate to have. I know for sure it's made me stronger, independent, friendly, skeptical, trusting, joyful, alone, connected, and FULL OF LIFE. The interesting piece here is the choice I got to make to earn these qualities. The past couple weeks I've met kids who have came about being alone in the world (at half my age), but not by choice. When they set off alone in this world, they didn't have the same financial resources, education and survival skills that I have at my fingertips. They likely don't share the same sentiments I mentioned above. Its one of those big life questions in which my heart will never be satisfied leaving unanswered… "How did I get so lucky? Why was I born to parents who loved me so fully? In a safe country? Why do I have access to healthy food, sufficient healthcare and clothing to keep me warm?" This isn't a question of hard work or lack thereof. I was dealt a different hand, but why?
Traveling to developing areas isn't about providing "relief", "saving the world" or similar grandiose claims we see American society make in the media almost daily – I, for one, don't have that ability or power. To me, it's about becoming aware, shifting perspectives and sharing experiences with those who do not have the opportunity to live it first-hand. It's about building a movement of global citizens who think outside their own realms to improve the lives of others.
Talking to family and friends back home, I'm often asked, "What is your biggest takeaway?…what's changed you the most over these past few months?" I know now, post my rich experiences in the developing areas of Nepal, Fiji, Indonesia, and Vietnam that the answer is "I'm inspired". These experiences have awakened my spirit and desire to meaningfully impact the lives of others. I'm passionately curious about culture, people and religions that I haven't been exposed to yet. So much so, it can feel overwhelming at times. I've learned it's important to quiet my anxious mind and be patient, however. That finding my calling (the work that God wants me to devote my life to) may not happen overnight. So I'm soaking up each day's experiences knowing that soon enough, when the time is right, the dots will connect and the direction will be clear.
Dhanyabad, beautiful Nepal!


text:
Frequently Asked Questions
You are welcome to have lunch at the Restaurant at either Manyane or Bakgatla Resort or at the Pilanesberg Center
Yes, you may drive your own vehicle around the park. Most 2wd sedans are suitable for exploring most of the park.
Many of the roads inside the park can be accessed in a 2WD vehicle, however some gravel roads are in a poor condition and a vehicle with high- clearance is recommended.
The area is not in a high-malaria danger zone but precautionary measures such as mosquito- repellent and mosquito nets are advised.
The camping sites of Manyane and Bakgatla are accessible by motor bike but the park cannot be accessed by motor bike.
Yes, Pilanesberg National Park is open 365 days of the year.
Yes, children are allowed on some game drives and game drives that are booked separately as an activity. However, this is at the discretion of the ranger and under the supervision of a guardian.


text:
Interested in learning more about Urban Discovery Academy? We'd love to show you around campus and give you some more information about UDA! We offer monthly information sessions and school tours beginning in October through March. Tour dates are listed below.
Before signing up for one of our information sessions and school tours, you must submit an enrollment application. If you have already submitted an application and would like to sign up for one of our sessions, please email Tony Romano in the application office at firstname.lastname@example.com and provide the following information:
- The number of people attending
- The name(s) and grade(s) of the child(ren) on your submitted application(s)
- Email address
- The date of the tour you would like to attend
Tour Dates:
All tours/info sessions are 5:00 pm-6:00 pm.
January 14, 2020
January 30, 2020
February 11, 2020
February 20, 2020
March 3, 2020
March 26, 2020
**Due to limited space, these tours are for Parents/Guardians only**
We look forward to seeing you soon!


text:
Rush Limbaugh: 'Unmarried Women Are Looking At Government For Everything' (Audio)
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh said Thursday that the exit poll data from Virginia's governor's race proves that "unmarried women are looking at government for everything."
Limbaugh said Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli was the clear winner of the governor's race for married Virginians.
"In practically every category, Cuccinelli swept McAuliffe except unmarried women," Rush said. "Here are the numbers. According to the exit polls, Cuccinelli defeated McAuliffe among married women 51 to 42 percent, and the Libertarian placeholder there took 7 percent of married women. Cuccinelli also defeated McAuliffe among married men 50 to 44 percent, and the Libertarian took 6 percent."
"Unmarried women are looking at government for everything, and when unmarried women look to government for everything, they find Democrats," he added.
He said support for Obamacare plays a major role in how unmarried women vote.
"Obamacare is a giant goody bag for unmarried women," he said.
He claimed President Barack Obama's administration wants more unmarried women to feel victimized and believe "that men are the enemy.
He said Obama ran on a platform to attract their vote during his reelection in 2012.
"Basically Obamacare and the entire Democrat agenda basically says to unmarried women, 'You are discriminated against, you're treated unfairly, you get taken advantage of, you don't get any relationships. Nobody loves you. You end up having babies that you can't support. The dreaded fathers are never around; they walk out on you. They don't pay their child support; we will. They don't pay your prenatal, your postnatal; we will,'" he said.
"'We Democrats, we are here to take care of you,' and, you know, go back to the soccer mom era where maybe some of this start, but this is a fundamental aspect of militant feminism," he continued. "And it has basically taught that men are the enemy, that they are the power structure, that they are predatory. They're brutes, they're uncaring, they will beat you up, they'll beat up your kids. They will never show up for work. They won't give you any money, all of this."
He regretted Cuccinelli's loss to Democrat Terry McCauliffe.
"The Republican Party, had they worked hard toward getting Cuccinelli elected, could have dealt a huge blow to Obamacare. Now, that is worth sitting here and regretting. Because it's an opportunity lost."
Chief political correspondent for Slate John Dickerson said as the GOP grapples over who to blame for Cuccinelli's loss is actually a debate over the direction of the Republican Party strategy.
Sources: Media Matters, RushLimbaugh.com, Slate


text:
Click To Enlarge
10-Line Chain Link Pave Crystal Bangle Cuff Statement Bracelet
Brand New
BIG & BOLD sparkly statement maker
This spectacular bracelet features silver sparkling crystals alternating with black diamond cut link chains for a dramatic effect
This will make an entire outfit!
One on each wrist looks outstanding
Oval shaped cuff bendable bangle, easy to tighten or extend & should fit everyone
Yellow gold plated
1.4 inches in width!
see store for more colors available
- Item #: SMB2915
- Manufacturer: Samantha Manzo
- Cannot ship to: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom