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College & Career Center
C&CC Reception desk: (650) 329-3818
Hours: M-F 8:20 am - 3:45 pm
Paly's school code is: 052-350
- College Visit Calendar
- Naviance
- About the College and Career Center
- C&CC Staff Bios
- Meeting with College and Career Advisors
- Scheduling Appointments
- Post High School Planning
- Reference materials and web resources
- Students: Attend College Representative Visits at Paly
- Standardized test information
- Volunteering in the College and Career Center
- What if I don't want to go to a four year college after Paly? (Community College, Gap Year)
- Fee Waivers for SAT, ACT, AP, & College Applications
College Visit Calendar
This dynamic calendar is updated as visits are scheduled, changed, and/or canceled. Please check frequently - but, note that Naviance has the most up-to-date listing of college visits. Also, note some of the entries in the calendar are off campus info session or interview opportunities; click on the college name to expand and see partial details; full details are listed in Naviance. Students who list their favorite colleges in Naviance will receive emails as those visits are scheduled.
All on-campus visits are 45 minutes long and require students to obtain prior permission from their teacher, to miss class to attend. Students must present an Admit to Class form (available under "Students: Attend College Representative Visits at Paly" below) signed by their teacher to the visit, get it signed by the CCC during the visit, and return it to their teacher when they next have class.
For Students
As of March 2019, student Naviance accounts are now part of the ID portal.
- Click on the Clever icon in the ID portal.
- On the Clever page, click on Naviance.
- Note: If you are used to logging into Naviance using your email address as your username, and want to continue logging in that way, you may continue to click on the Naviance link in the ID portal and log in as usual. If you are having trouble using your old Naviance username to log in, please try using the Clever login method. If you still have trouble, go to the Paly tech office in portable P-2.
For Parents
- Link is available at the ID Portal.
- Parents create their own Naviance accounts using access codes provided by the Guidance Department. Typical Naviance usernames are email addresses as entered by the user when activating the account.
- If you know that you already have a Naviance account, but you don't remember your password, please try using the "Forgot password?" link on the Naviance login page. If you still cannot log in, or if you have never had an account, please contact Karla Larson in the Guidance Office for assistance.
About the College and Career Center
The Paly C&CC is located in the southeast corner of the library complex, next to the Guidance office.
The doors are open whenever school is in session, usually 8:20 AM - 3:35 PM.
Seniors (and juniors, in second semester) can schedule appointments with college and career advisors during the school day. Student of any grade are welcome to drop by the CCC during brunch or lunch.
Front Desk
The front desk is staffed by parent volunteers who can help with all aspects of C&CC activities. Contact the reception desk by calling (650) 329-3818.
College advisors, career advisors and parent volunteers are in the C&CC to help students and parents. A staff member is always available to help answer questions and to help find information.
C&CC Staff Bios
Ms. Sandra Cernobori joined the C&CC in April 2006 as College Advisor at Palo Alto High School. She meets individually with second-semester juniors and seniors (last names A - F), to discuss the college selection and application process. In addition, she organizes parent information evenings, works closely with Teacher Advisors, and serves as the Chair of the Paly Community Scholarship Committee. A graduate of Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo, Ms. Cernobori has a background in education, having taught English for eight years at San Mateo High where she implemented a Peer Mediation program for students. During a hiatus from teaching, she worked as a software technical writer while pursuing her Master's degree in Counselor Education, and her Pupil Personnel Services credential, from San Jose State.
Ms. Stephanie Mendoza joined the College and Career Center in Fall of 2016 as a College Advisor at Palo Alto High School. She supports the programs of the C&CC as well as meets individually with second-semester juniors and seniors (last names G - P). Ms. Mendoza earned her Bachelors of Arts in Social Welfare and Minor in Ethnic Studies from UC Berkeley. In addition, she received a specialized certificate in college counseling from UCSD. Before joining the Palo Alto High School staff, Ms. Mendoza was the College Completion Coordinator at College Track, a non-profit organization in East Palo Alto that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college, while also working as a parent liaison in PAUSD.
Mrs. Crystal Laguna joined our Guidance Department in the Fall of 2012 as an Outreach Counselor and 9th grade Advisor. As of Fall of 2015, she collaborates more closely with the C&CC as a Community College & Career Advisor. Mrs. Laguna also provides extra support for our first-generation college-going students and Spanish-speaking parents. Mrs. Laguna received her B.A from UCLA and completed her Masters in Education, with an emphasis in Counseling, from SJSU.
Ms. Ann Deggelman is Co-coordinator of the Teacher Advisor Program (with Susan Shultz, Paly Guidance Counselor). She coordinates Paly's portion of college application materials for students as well as supports the Teacher Advisors. Ms. Deggelman brings a unique perspective to the job: not only has she worked in Paly's attendance office and in other support roles at Paly, she is also product of the Palo Alto public school system as are her children; she has served on various committees at different levels-from Site Council to PTSA and more.
Ms. Karla Larson began working for the Palo Alto School District as a second-grade classroom aide at Nixon Elementary in 2006. The following school year she started working at Paly in the attendance office and quickly immersed herself in the Paly spirit. After acting as assistant coach for the JV softball team for six years, she hung up her cleats to spend more time with her family. Karla is excited to join the C&CC as of the fall of 2015 as a Guidance Tech and Career Voc Ed Assistant; she is settling into her new position as an assistant to the college and career counselors, coordinating the notation of community service hours (and the Presidential Service Award program) as well as helping families with Naviance,
Ms. Merilyn Tonga is the high school Registrar for Palo Alto High School. She processes all student transcript requests.
The College and Career Center is staffed by approximately 40 parent volunteers who work in two-hour shifts during the school day. Volunteers provide support in all phases of C&CC activities. Michelle Baldonado and Jennifer Seto are the Volunteer Co-coordinators. They provide administrative and technical support to both the C&CC and its parent volunteers. They can be contacted by leaving a message at the Volunteer desk, 329-3818. More information about volunteering can be found by expanding the Volunteering link on this page.
Meeting with College and Career Advisors
Students in any grade can drop by the College Center during brunch or lunch to chat with a College Advisor.
After attending C&CC orientation with their US History classes in January, juniors may schedule individual meetings with college and career advisors.
Since the months of April and May are very busy in the C&CC, it is advisable to make an appointment soon after orientation.
What can students expect from the first individual appointment with a college advisor?
Getting to know the student. The Post High School Planning Survey is important for the advisors to have in advance, to prepare for the meeting; it serves as a springboard for discussion. We will have a copy of the student's transcript and PSAT scores.
We will discuss course selection for senior year, college eligibility requirements, including testing plans, and discuss the student's out-of-classroom pursuits and college preferences to direct him/her to resources for researching potential schools. Meetings may lead to some concrete school suggestions and/or recommendations for further exploration.
We will never tell a student not to apply to any given school but will be honest about how to use tools to gather information to estimate the likelihood of admission based on some admissions data.
We often distribute handouts relevant to points of our discussion (but avoid redundancy with what was given at orientation). Each student and his/her advisor gets a copy of a Follow Up checklist, a summary and/or to-do list from our meeting.
Students are encouraged to come in with an open mind to possible choices.
Scheduling Appointments
To request a first appointment, juniors must first complete and submit the Post HS Planning survey in Naviance. You can access Naviance directly from your ID portal by clicking on the "Clever" icon. Once the survey is submitted, you may sign up for a 45-minute advising appointment with your assigned College Advisor, using Calendly:
- If your last name begins with the letters A - K, your Advisor is Ms. Cernobori - https://calendly.com/scernobori/45-min-meeting
- If your last name begins with the letters L - Z, your Advisor is Ms. Mendoza - https://calendly.com/stephanie_mendoza/45min
- If your primary interest is community college, your Advisor is Ms. Laguna - https://calendly.com/claguna/community-college-advising
WARNING: If your Post High School Survey has not been submitted 48 hours before the scheduled appointment, the appointment will be canceled.
First appointments are for students, only. Parents should still contact their student's Teacher Advisor (TA) as the first point of contact at Paly; the TA will direct parents to us, if they need to loop us into the conversation. Parents are welcome to participate in repeat appointments.
PLEASE do *not* schedule more than one appointment at a time; doing so may result in cancelation.
Calendly will automatically assign the Zoom meeting ID url to use to join the appointment. Be sure to keep the confirmation email you receive after booking the appointment as it contains the Zoom meeting ID. YOU MUST LOG INTO THE PAUSD ID PORTAL BEFORE YOU CAN CONNECT TO ZOOM!
In the fall, appointments are reserved for seniors; juniors have priority in the spring.
Any student can drop in at brunch and lunch or any Advisory that's not for their grade-level to ask advisors questions.
During the first meeting with a college advisor, it is preferable to meet with just the student (parents might want to attend subsequent meetings).
Students can meet with College Advisors during their prep period, during Tutorial, or after school. Students interested in community college (for career/vocational training, Associates degrees, or preparation for transfer) will meet with Mrs. Laguna.
For the first appointment, students must complete the Post High School Planning Survey in Naviance, print it out, and bring it to the C&CC to schedule your meeting.
Post High School Planning
The PDF below is a copy of the front cover of a folder given to juniors during C&CC orientation (in January). If you are the parent of a junior or senior and cannot read the attachment, please check with your student.
Paly Post High School Planning Handout to Juniors in Advisory
Reference materials and web resources
Books, catalogs, brochures and other materials are available.
The Viking College and Career Planning Guide is a great source of information. The guide is revised yearly in April.
Materials may be used in the C&CC or checked out for one week at a time.
Use web resources in the C&CC
Students and parents can use the C&CC computer (or any web-enabled computer) to access web sites such as Naviance for researching colleges, financial aid, testing organizations, internship and employment opportunities, career interest surveys, summer programs, and community service options.
Students: Attend College Representative Visits at Paly
Throughout the fall over 225 college admissions representatives visit Paly. Visits with college representatives are a great way for students to get questions answered and to establish relationships with regional admissions officers (or staff of higher status!) who are often responsible for reading/advocating for our students' applications. Some colleges track students "demonstrated interest", so attending a visit with a college rep could be beneficial. Of course, it's not always feasible for students to miss class to meet with college representatives. If students can't meet with the reps of colleges they are especially interested in, they are encouraged to leave a note with the C&CC to pass on to the reps and/or stop by after the meeting to pick up materials.
You must have your teacher's permission one day in advance if you are missing class time to attend a college visit. Pick up a form in the CCC, or download it (see link below) . Complete the form and obtain your teacher's signature at least ONE DAY BEFORE you are scheduled to meet with the college representative and bring the signed form with you the day of the visit. At the end of the meeting with the college representative, be sure to have a parent volunteer or college advisor sign this slip. This will be your admit to class. You will also sign the attendance sheet in the C&CC to ensure your absence from class is cleared and marked as an activity rather than as truancy.
List of Visiting Colleges and Other Off-Campus Events
- You can view list of scheduled college rep visits on the calendar at the top of this page. In addition, they are listed in Naviance. Use your Naviance login ID and password or login as a Guest with no password and click on the colleges tab at the top. They are also listed in the C&CC on the calendar behind the reception desk, the bulletin board in the Tower building near the main office, and announced in the student bulletin and Paly Link; students who "add" prospective colleges to their list in Naviance receive an automated email announcement as well.
- Off-Campus Opportunities are college representative visits or open houses that take place at locations other than the Paly campus. Students interested in attending an off-campus event should consult that institution's website for further information and to RSVP if required.
Admit to class from College and Career Center - 1-up (fillable PDF)
Admit to class from College and Career Center - 2-up (fillable PDF)
Standardized test information
Forms for standardized tests are located inside the office door, near the front desk.
Standardized test registration materials and practice booklets in the C&CC include PSAT (a National Merit Scholarship qualifying test), SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and ACT tests. Practice books for many of these tests, as well as AP tests, are available for students to use in the C&CC or to check out for a week at a time.
Volunteering in the College and Career Center
The College and Career Center is located on the 1st floor of the Tower Building and is staffed by more than 40 parent volunteers (parents of current 10-12th grade students, only); they serve students and support our college and career advisors by performing administrative tasks and acting as the C&CC receptionist during a weekly 2 hour shift.
Opportunities to work as a substitute or on special projects might also be available. Parents who sign up and work as substitutes and/or who work on special projects, will have priority for open "regular" shifts the following school year. To keep things running smoothly and seamlessly from year to year, we rely on returning volunteers for their experience in helping the CCC run efficiently; returning "regular shift" volunteers have priority over all others.
Registration & Training - 2019 - 2020 school year
All returning parent volunteers are *required* to come to the Returning Volunteer Meeting on Wed. Aug. 14th at 9:00 AM in the library.
Parents of 10th, 11th and 12th graders who would like to become new volunteers, substitutes, or work on special projects *must* come to a New Volunteer Training Meeting on Thurs., Aug. 15th at 9 AM in the library. We currently have 8 open shifts:
- Mondays 8:05
- Mondays 9:45
- Mondays 11:30
- Tuesdays 8:05 (2 open spots)
- Wednesdays 1:30
- Fridays 9:45 (2 open spots)
...and the following special project positions:
- Scholarship Data Entry & Publicity (1-2 volunteers)
Enter scholarship opportunities into Naviance database to make available for Paly families and send summary to the PalyLink to publicize them. Will need to stop by the College Center once a week to pick up scholarship listings (often printed emails or flyers received via US Mail) but can do data entry at home.
- College Interview Notes Data Entry (1 more volunteer needed)
Enter notes from college rep visits in Fall, into the Counselor Notes section of Naviance, to make accessible for all Paly families. Pick up copy of college interview forms once a week and do data entry from home Aug. - Dec.
- Parent Liaison for Career Speakers Series (1-2 volunteers)
Meet with Career Speakers student committee and help organize two week Speaker Series that is held in the spring, late February/March; coordinate with staff leads: Beth Martin & Karla Larson (monthly Nov. - Jan.; weekly Jan. - Feb.; daily, 2 weeks of speaker series).
Available shifts will be assigned on a lottery basis with priority given to 12th grade, 11th grade, and 10th grade parents. Attendance at the training is required in order to be eligible to volunteer in C &CC.
New/resuming shifts begin the week of August 14th. For more information, contact C&CC Volunteer Coordinators: Michelle Baldonado or Jennifer Seto.
The C&CC holds an open house after each parent night in the Fall so there are other opportunities to get to know more about C&CC. There is also a wealth of information in Naviance.
What if I don't want to go to a four year college after Paly? (Community College, Gap Year)
The C&CC can help you explore options such as Community College, Gap Year, joining the military, or finding a career that does not require a college degree.
Community College
Wonderful opportunities for students who want to learn something specific or for students who want to transfer to four year schools who may need the financial benefit of community college or who need more time at home or need to improve their academic record.
- Certificate programs: Programs prepare students for careers such as Dental Assistant, Fashion Design, Commercial Music, Graphic Design, Fire Technology, Engineering Technology, Auto Tech, nursing, x-ray tech, Etc. Students often complete a certificate program and then can work at higher paying jobs to finance the rest of their education.
- Transfer Agreements: Each Community College has transfer agreements with four year colleges and universities. Students meet with counselors, sign and agreement, and find out which classes are required by which college and follow the prescribed curriculum for the college of their choice. Then if the students take the required classes and get the required grades, they are guaranteed a spot at that college for their junior year. Learn more:
- Fast Facts
- Benefits of Community College
- Explore Community Colleges - find degree programs
Gap Year
A "Gap Year" refers to a gap in education between high school and college. The value of the precollege experience is that students can acquire life skills and strategies that result in increased success in college. Often students need the time to re-charge and/or mature before starting their higher education studies.
Taking a Gap Year Colleges it is quite common practice in Europe. And, colleges and universities look favorably upon this option; they find students who matriculate after taking a gap to be more mature, focused, and better able to articulate observations and opinions. Colleges want that students taking advantage of the gap-year opportunity do something productive during their break from school.
Kinds of Gap Year Programs
Students may wish to pursue one or more of the following kinds of gap experiences, none of which actually needs to be done for an entire year (a combination of activities might be more enjoyable):
- Service projects (domestic and international)
- Environmental study projects
- Programs that promote leadership skills and personal development
- Work or internship opportunities
- Travel and exploration
As you can see from the list above, it is not always necessary to pay to participate in a Gap Year program.
When to Apply to College if You're Taking a Gap Year
If you're planning to take gap year, we recommend that you still apply to college during your senior year-and then, after you've been accepted to college, submit your intent-to-enroll (SIR) and request to defer your enrollment at the college of your choice. The college application process is time-consuming and requires interaction with many people on Paly's campus; this is difficult to achieve when you're busy off-campus during the Gap Year.
Be sure to inquire if your financial aid award carries over if you defer your admission!
UC/CSU Caution: the University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) systems do not grant deferments, as a rule. If you want to attend one of these colleges, you will need to apply by November of your Gap Year.
Deferral Caution: by submitting your SIR to a college and requesting a deferral of your enrollment, you are not permitted to apply to other colleges during your gap year; doing so will jeopardize your admission. Ask for explicit permission from the college you have committed to attend if you can apply elsewhere; it is unlikely this will be allowed.
Earning College Credit During Your Gap Year
Many organized Gap Year programs grant students the option of earning college credit for courses/experiences they offer. Private and public colleges may accept such coursework.
UC/CSU Caution: If students earn college credit beyond the summer after graduation from high school, the UCs and CSUs will no longer view them as Freshmen. The UCs and CSUs accept very few lower-division transfer students. Students who earn college credit in the academic year after high school and want to attend the UC or CSU after their Gap Year will have a better chance of being admitted if they attend community college to complete their general education requirements (generally completed in 2 years), then transfer to a UC or CSU as a Junior.
- Gap Year Association
- USA Gap Year Fairs
- "A Case for Gap Years" - The following piece was written by Jake Stern, a former Paly Voice reporter and Palo Alto High School Class of 2011 graduate
Fee Waivers for SAT, ACT, AP, & College Applications
Enrollment in the Free and Reduced-Meal Program qualifies students for fee waivers for:
- SAT test registration (Reasoning and Subject tests)
- ACT test registration
- College applications
- Official test scores report orders
- Official transcript orders
Please see a College or Career Advisor to request a fee waiver for the items above. For fee waivers for AP exams, please contact Assistant Principal John Christensen.
The school site doesn't receive a list of students who qualify for the program so it's important that you bring your Notification Letter of Approval of Free and Reduced-Price Meals to Outreach Counselor, Ms. Crystal Laguna (in Guidance). We ensure confidentiality in this matter; your privacy is important to us.


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Apr 01, Colombo: The Colombo High Court in Sri Lanka today postponed the hearings of the controversial "White Flag" case against former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka till April 20.
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HEFCE report on improving information for students
03 April 2014
Commenting on research into prospective students' decision-making, Dr Wendy Piatt, Director-General of the Russell Group of universities, said:
"We welcome moves which make it easier for prospective students to make choices about where to study. The findings in this report echo what we have said previously; we have repeatedly warned that quantative data can have its limitations and we urge students to read up on courses, go to open days and talk to careers advisers and others to find out what degree course will suit them.
"Learning at university is a very different experience from learning at school and different disciplines will require different ways of learning. That's why data has a part to play but should not be at the expense of other important considerations.
"Universities are being urged to invest time and effort in providing ever more information for students. Unless there is evidence that such information is genuinely helpful to students, then those resources might be better spent elsewhere, such as teaching and learning."
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- The full report from HEFCE is available here.
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Economics is ultimately a decision science. However, "decision making" implies a broader bio-behavioural process encompassing passive as well as active functions bearing a range of cognitive complexity. When it comes to modelling the decision-making process, the approaches taken by neoclassical economists often completely ignore the biological basis underlying what can superficially appear as a mechanistic process which may be effectively 'de-linked' from the subliminal bio-behavioural factors.
'Rational choice' has formed the bedrock of neoclassical economic decision models for a substantial length of time. Although it somewhat fell out of favour for a while following the birth of the 'behavioural school', it has subsequently experienced a revival of sorts (Green & Shapiro, 1996). Under the quintessential neoclassical economic decision model, an individual decision maker is an inexorable 'utility maximizer'. She is faced with a number of alternative courses of action which may be ranked in the order of her preferences. There is an inherent logic in such preference ordering such that if an alternative is preferred over another, then a third alternative which is preferred over the former will also be preferred over the latter so that any such ranking is objective, complete and transitive and in accordance with 'revealed preferences' (Kreps, 1990). Any preference ranking which has the properties of completeness and transitivity may be mathematically represented via a 'utility function' so long as the number of alternative choices is finite (Mas-Collel, Whinston, & Green, 1995).
Plotted graphically, such functions yield 'utility curves' that tend to have positives slopes at least up to a certain point. However, a utility curve typically starts dipping down after a certain point, reflecting the property of 'diminishing marginal utility' embedded within the governing utility function. In the presence of explicit restrictions under which a certain level of utility may be attained by the decision maker (e.g., budgetary limitations), a neoclassical economic decision problem is mostly seen to devolve to a constrained optimization problem, either deterministic or probabilistic (Alas et al, 2012).
The modelling of an economic decision problem as a mathematical optimization problem allows an objective treatment of the problem using well-established mathematical rules. However, the obtained result may then be seen to carry 'a stamp of infallibility' owing to it being derived via mathematical reasoning. While pure mathematical models have the obvious advantage of standing on and drawing from an established body of logically consistent principles, they are at best inadequate and at worst inappropriate in modelling decision making as a human act. The problem of over-reliance on optimality models to suit biological problems has been well-addressed by Rice (2012). To the extent that human decision making entails a distinctive bio-behavioural process which is contingent on the level of cognitive complexity needed by a specific decision problem, an absolute reliance on mathematical optimization methods is not recommended. Indeed, as Sassower (2010) has argued, instead of trying to continuously re-invent neoclassical economics with the objective of "force fitting" its constructs to the problem domains that essentially lie outside its scope, one may do better to be "flexible" with the constructs themselves.
Only in the last 30 years has the role of "irrationality" in human decision-making received attention due to the ground-breaking work of Kahneman and Tversky (1979) in which they postulated their prospect theory as a formal departure from the expected utility theoretic paradigm of rational choice. A few years later, Hershey, Kunreuther and Schoemaker (1982) observed that a choice between the same pair of certain and risky results was largely determined by whether the decision was represented as a "gamble" when the individuals displayed risk-seeking behaviour, or as an "insurance" when they suddenly became risk averse.


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Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) assists Rotary Clubs in Australia with the development and management of international community service projects.
Whether it's projects to help rebuild in the aftermath of disaster, programs to bring education to countries where illiteracy stifles development or bringing health care and medical aid to those who can least access it,
RAWCS so often has a hand in helping the world stand on its feet. RAWCS supports Rotary Clubs in sending teams of volunteers to developing countries to provide assistance upon the development of much needed facilities, especially within the health and education areas. RAWCS is an Australian based program, run by people like you and me. Everyday people volunteer their time as Rotarians and Friends of Rotary to make each RAWCS project happen.
The contributions of everyday people just like yourself, along with fundraising and donations from Rotarians, corporate partners and other members of the public, enable these projects to go ahead.
Of course with Rotarians being community-service minded individuals who volunteer their time, donors can be assured that contributions made to RAWCS go directly to helping communities around the world.
The Rotary Club of Cessnock, NSW (D9670) has been providing professional aid and development to the teachers and communities since July 2009 in small mountain villages dotted along the northern end of Kokoda Trail. These include the Kokoda Village, Kagi, Aloloa, Felae and Eiwo. All are difficult to reach because of the notoriously rugged highland terrain and very wet climate.
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Larger than life ambassadors from Animal Care Services will be making their public debut at the shelter's ribbon cutting Feb. 2. Problem is the new ACS mascots don't have names yet! The community is invited to submit ideas for naming the male dog and female cat mascots who'll represent Animal Care at local events.
Starting Jan. 28, a $1 dollar donation to the ACS Animal Donation Fund will get citizens an entry in the "Pick a name … any name" contest. Contest winners will receive a fantastic prize package including an "IPAW" (otherwise known as an iPod) and S.A. Rampage tickets.
"Name donations" can be purchased at Animal Care Services off Highway 151 and Old Highway 90 during regular business hours. The winners of the best dog and cat mascot name will be notified Monday, Feb. 4, and the winning names will be embroidered on the new mascot's collars.


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Jessica told OK! magazine:
"I didn't scream," Jessica tells OK! in an exclusive interview and photoshoot. "It was really Zen." And Cash could only marvel at his wife's quiet strength when she gave birth. "She didn't make a sound," he says. "It was amazing." "The labor was more like meditation," she says. "I did yoga breathing. I was focused."While Jessica was pregnant, she told FitPregnancy about her birth plan:
I want to spend as much of my labor as possible at home, and I'm taking a HypnoBirthing class. It's a relaxation technique that allows you to avoid going into panic mode and tightening up. If you are calm and relaxed, your body will just do what it has to do.For those of you who have done hypnobirthing (including Hypbirth, Hypnobabies, and Hypnobirthing, etc.) or your own forms of visualization and meditation, what were your experiences like? My labor was very serene and meditative, except for the pushing stage. That I would describe more as wild and crazy and intense.


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U.S. deploys warships, Navy Seals for massive drills off Ukraine coast - media
U.S. warships and a team of elite Navy Seals have arrived in the Black Sea to embark on international 12-day war games in Ukraine, The Express reports.
The massive military operation will see 800 American sailors and maritime forces from 16 countries drive in the Black Sea, according to The Express.
It's thought that the military fleets want to send Russia a clear warning that any aggressions in the area would not be welcome.
Operation "Sea Breeze" will play host to 31 vessels, 29 aircraft and 3000 troops.
Read alsoMultinational naval exercise Sea Breeze-2017 launched in UkraineIn a bid to show the mighty force of NATO's international presence, the U.S., Britain, Canada, Italy, France Norway, Poland and Turkey will show off their military prowess.
Since the spring of 2014, that's when Russia has illegally annexed Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula, NATO warships, including U.S. missile cruisers, have been patrolling the Black Sea to prevent aggression from Russian warships.
Ukrainian officials said that Operation Sea Breeze is a chance for NATO to practice focusing on anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, air defense, mine clearance, and hostage rescue.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry said it would focus on exercising planning and fulfilling mission tasks in line with NATO standards.
The U.S. sent its Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser "USS Hue City" and class guided missile destroyer "USS Carney" to take part.


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Has anyone ever told you, "Don't give up!"? Or how about, "If at first you don't succeed, try again!"? While I think that these are great ways to encourage people, I'm here to tell you: Ain't Nothing Wrong With Quittin' Either. I'll explain, because you have to be careful quitting things. You have to time quitting just right. Too soon, and you didn't give it a fair shot.
I recently made some candles for the wives in my small group at church. I turned to our trusty friend, Pinterest, to learn how to make them and what materials I would need. I was getting pretty excited. I started planning and even thinking that maybe I should make and sell candles for a living. (I know what your thinking. Slow down, Andrea. YOU HAVEN'T EVEN MADE ONE YET.) Too late, though. I was already planning out my Etsy shop, and thinking of a cute pun for my business name. (All I came up with was: Other Candles Don't Hold a Candle to My Candles.) My dreams were growing bigger, and BIGGER. I was imagining all kinds of flavors and different color candles. But, now it finally was time to make the first batch. I'll will be completely honest here: It was a fun little project, but I will not be opening up 'Candles by Andrea' anytime soon. It's a lot of work, and super messy. Nope, I quit.
I am in the process of quitting how much I put into wondering if people think I am a good parent. I think we all carry a lot of worry about the type of person we are or the type of people we are raising. I have to quit it. I'm not going to lie, it is hard. I want people to think that I truly listen to what my kids are saying and don't just reply with a "uh-huh". Or that my oldest gets 3 meals a day that have all the major food groups in them. (Moment of honesty: sometimes we have popcorn for lunch…) I want people to see that I discipline from a calm place. I don't always. I have actually told Lydia that if she was not going to listen to me, that I was going to chop her ears off because she wasn't using them anyway. Not my most proudest moment as a parent, but after repeating yourself 4,700 times you stop being kind. Parenting is the hardest thing I have ever done. But, does it have to be? Who is making it hard? Me or the kids? I think by putting this pressure on myself to be the kind of parent Pinterest tells us to be, I am making it harder than it actually is. Now, I am just trying to teach my littles to be kind. Be a kind person, and seek Jesus. It is hard to stop caring about what people think, y'all, but I can do it. Please hold me to it.
I would LOVE to quit the gym. Give it the ol' BYE FELICIA! However, here are two reasons why I have kept with it:
- They watch my kids. (FOR TWO WHOLE HOURS)
- I am tired of being fluffy. We have chocolate donuts to thank for the fluffiness.
Now, I was serious when I said you have to be careful quitting. Sometimes sticking with something (even when it is the worst) can help you in the long run. My parents (we will call them Tooter and LuLu) come to mind here. They are two of the most hard working people I have ever met. They recently moved from PA to be closer to me and my siblings. The job they left behind was very hard on them. Long hours, long commute, and just over all not good. (Seriously. Have a cup of coffee with them and let them tell you some stories of the "special" kind of people they had to work with.) Most people, myself included, would have said "peace out". But, by sticking it out for a little bit they were able to put the pieces in place to make this move to Texas possible. So, if you can see the light at the end of the tunnel, if you know the hard work will be so worth it in the end, stick to it. Just remind yourself: If Tooter and LuLu can do it, then so can you! We are pullin' for ya!
Remember that episode of Friends, where Joey tells Monica that her bathroom tiles are dingy? He assures her that her old tiles will "just come right up". After picking a spot in the middle of the bathroom floor, Joey begins to pry a piece of the tile up. He is surprised to find out that all the tiles have been glued down. So he tells Monica:
Joey was all fired up to change out Monica's floor tiles, until the job got harder than he thought it would be so, he quit. (In the end he does lay new tile in the bathroom. I didn't want to leave you guys hanging.)(Also, watch Friends. I believe it is good for your soul.)
Okay-I just want you sweet, precious, little blog readers to know this: chase after the things that are important. Jesus, family, community, etc. But, if you need to quit something (which sometimes you do so you can pursue the important things), you can come join me over on the sidelines with the other fellow quitters.


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Six more jetties and one container terminal will be built to strengthen Mongla Port, the country's second largest sea port, by 2023. Of the six jetties, two jetties—Jetty No.1 and 2 —would be constructed under the third line of credit (LoC) of the Indian government. Two others, Jetty No. 10 and 11, would be built under government to government (G-to-G) cooperation with the Chinese government. Two more, Jetty No.3 and 4, would be built under public-private partnership (PPP) with the Saif Power Tech and Shikder Group, according to sources in the shipping ministry.
One container terminal would be constructed under the Indian LoC, the sources say. Jetty no. 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are not capable of handling heavy equipment. Md Zahirul Huq, chief planning officer of the Mongla Port Authority, told The Independent that they already completed the required work to start construction of the two jetties under PPP.
"We're waiting to receive the Chinese government's green signal to construct the two jetties. After getting that, we'll start negotiating with the authorities concerned. We have already formed a negotiation team, headed by an additional secretary of the shipping ministry, on the matter," he said.
Regarding Jetty No.1 and 2, Zahiru said they already held a meeting of the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) to build the proposed jetties. "We're now amending the Development Project Proposal (DPP), which will be sent to the planning ministry to be placed before the meeting of the Executive Committee National Economic Council (ECNEC) for approval," he added.
"After getting the ECNEC approval, we will invite tender. Only Indian companies can take part in the tender process as the jetties would be built under the Indian LoC," he said.
Zahirul also said their target was to complete all the work by 2023 as part of building Bangladesh a middle-income country. He further said that their aim was to modernise and increase the port-handling capacity to six to eight lakh TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually.
The Mongla port is already a busy and profitable port with enhanced foreign ship anchoring, cargo handling and exports and imports over the last nine years. However, the capacity of container handling has not been increased as required.
After the opening of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge, port activities will increase significantly if the proposed projects are completed successfully.
According to the Mongla Port Authority, the aim is to handle 1,000 ships annually by 2021 and ensure international standards by modernising the port in the light of global trade.
Following a coastal shipping agreement with India, Mongla has a direct route with the port of Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. A coastal shipping agreement has also been signed with Thailand.
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I have shown you examples of Barcelona's balconies before (here), but for today I have a selection of truly grand balconies. Check them out!
Let's kick off (above) with a private member's club, whose balcony is less grand that the doors that lead to it, but the flags make up for a lot! And below, tucked in an alley in the Barri Gòtic, a series of balconies that are not terribly grand in size, but all the more so in the wrought iron detailing that graces them.
Lovely, sinuous Art Deco swirls, a profusion of flowers and several beautiful faces carved into their supports, as well as some impressive lamps, serve to make this collection of balconies deserving of the term "grand". But not only that, they are simply beautiful!
Neo Classical meets Romantic country style on the balconies and windows above, creating an arresting mix with delightful contrasting colours.
This lush balcony, with its delicate banister all but covered in passion flower vines, is definitely Gothic, as can be seen from the minimal detailing above its double doors, and looks out on a busy yet tiny square in the Born.
Grand, if merely in size and location, this terrace at the end of Portal del Àngel, offers respite from the sun and is a great spot for people watching.
Profusely decorated with a mixture of elements, the balconies on Casa Amatller, on Passeig de Gràcia (next door to Gaudi's Casa Battlò), in their wrought iron glory, backed with intricate sgraffito and much detailing on the surrounds of the doors. I love how the blinds are so much simpler, and believe they bring a sense of balance to it all. What do you think?
Another balcony which can be found on Passeig de Gràcia. This one exquisite in its detailing of the door surround, as well as the wrought iron balcony itself. Note the rainbow colours on the mosaics underneath the balcony – gorgeous!
What a large balcony for such a small building! I love it! And think it works, because although the house is full of detail, the balcony structure is kept simple, despite its size.
Below, a 'wraparound' balcony just around the corner from the Cute Suite, which is grand, thanks to the profusion of plants. I am delighted with the repetitive potted plants at the front, and wish I had a wall at the Cute Suite to do the same…


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Documentary Review: VISTA
Directed by: Patrick Michaud
Starring: Antoine Cherchian, Cameron Foster, Alexander Kurdian, and Sgt. Riley Harwood
On May 23, 2014, six students at UCSB were killed and fourteen others were injured by Elliot Rodger, who went on a drive-by shooting spree in Isla Vista, California, exchanging gunfire with police before committing suicide in his crashed SUV. In his last YouTube video minutes prior to the shooting, he announced his hatred of women for sexually rejecting him, and outlined his immediate plans for violence and retribution upon the world at large.
Of course, while watching this new documentary film, you'll miss out on all the particulars, because the filmmakers have greater intentions than simply reliving the horrifying details of the 2014 Isla Vista shooting. Instead, VISTA aims to recover the personal experiences of the first-hand witnesses of the shooting, and focus on the narratives of the victims rather than solely on the perpetrator. Through their stories, the film declares its intentions to stand firmly in opposition of the often harmful effects that mass media unwittingly enables in their coverage of such shootings.
Co-created by U of A graduates Patrick Michaud and Jesse Werkman and produced by Daniel Kiskaroly, the film primarily speaks with Antoine Cherchian, a UCSB student who was gravely shot by Rodger, and Xander Kurdian, Antoine's best friend who was with him at the time. The film also looks at Cameron Foster, a nearby student who provided emergency first-aid on Antoine, and Sergeant Riley Harwood, a Santa Barbara police officer who talks about the sensationalist role of mass media in the aftermath of mass shootings in the United States.
In a lesser documentary, the film might be bogged down and suffocated by showing endless news broadcasts, morbidly fascinated with the perpetrator and his disturbing misogynist manifesto plastered across the screen. However, Michaud and Werkman make it explicitly clear to point out the toxic effects of mass media, where the morbid fascination with the shooting and the shooter drowns out the voices of the victims, and reduces them to statistics on a news scroll.
Instead, VISTA takes its time with their subjects, listening to their idiosyncratic stories of what happened on that fateful May night, how it affected them personally, and their perspectives on what transpired afterwards. The film is intercut with personal interviews and aerial shots of Isla Vista that makes it feel surprisingly peaceful and warm. Despite the runtime only lasting 30 minutes, VISTA succinctly says what it needs to say, and leaves the audience with an heartfelt sentiment to listen to the survivors' stories.
The documentary emerges at a unique time when the March for Our Lives movement is pushing for tighter gun control, to halt the seemingly unstoppable wave of mass shootings in the United States. While the film does not delve into American gun rights, (after all, it was made by foreign Canadian filmmakers) their message of empathy and unity extends to them nicely and not a minute too late. Overall, VISTA is a fantastic short documentary feature made by university students that empathetically explores the lives of university students, and draws attention to the problems caused by the widespread media coverage of mass shootings.


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NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has detected what the agency describes as a "surprisingly active" ancient pulsar - the oldest such body ever spied in the X-ray band and still radiating after around 200m years.
PSR J0108-1431, aka J0108 for those in a hurry, lies at around 770 light-years from Earth. It's an "isolated" pulsar (not caught up in a binary system) formed when a star substantially more massive than our own Sun collapsed in a supernova event to form a diminutive but very dense, rapidly-spinning neutron star.
As such neutron stars spin, they emit "pulses" of radiation "similar to a lighthouse beam" (see artist's impression, right) - hence their name. Initially, they will rotate hundreds of times a second, but slow as they dissipate their energy.
J0108 has now slowed to a speed of "slightly faster than one revolution per second", although it continues to be "much brighter in X-rays than was expected for a pulsar of such advanced years".
George Pavlov of Penn State University, who examined the old timer via Chandra, said: "This pulsar is pumping out high-energy radiation much more efficiently than its younger cousins. So, although it's clearly fading as it ages, it is still more than holding its own with the younger generations."
NASA explains that J0108 is likely producing two forms of X-ray emission "emission from particles spiraling around magnetic fields, and emission from heated areas around the neutron star's magnetic poles".
It continues: "Measuring the temperature and size of these heated regions can provide valuable insight into the extraordinary properties of the neutron star surface and the process by which charged particles are accelerated by the pulsar."
J0108's high-energy days are almost over, though, as it approaches the "pulsar death line" at which the pulsed radiation ceases and it'll become "much harder, if not impossible, to observe".
The dying pulsar is currently making its way south from the plane of our own Milky Way galaxy at around 440,000 mph - a speed described as "close to a typical value for pulsars". It's not in excess of the galaxy's escape velocity, however, and will eventually be pulled back north.
There's more on the Chandra J0108 observations and complementary work on the body by other scientists here. ®


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Your baby cannot be left behind when you are off out so you have no choice but to take him or her with you. A foray of a short distance may not require anything more than your own arms. But, if the travel involves long distances, you have to look for a carrier that can sit your baby comfortably during your journey.
Carriages and Backpacks.
There are as many baby transports as there are different cultures and different periods in time and different ages of the babies. There are carriers with wheels which are called baby carriages, strollers etc. Backpacks, slings, bicycle carriers, infant car seats and baskets are only some of the innovative ideas that have taken shape to aid nursing mothers to enable them to carry their babies about.
Perambulators that were widely used during the Victorian period were invariably heavy and it took some efforts to move them. However, with new materials like plastic and its variations being formulated in the late 1900s, "prams" or "strollers" got lighter.
But while some forms of babywearing are relatively modern inventions, many are still very similar to the first baby carriers. Items like a Baby Bjorn carrier or Snugli baby carrier are obviously of a modern design. While products such as the Maya wrap and Moby wrap have hardly changed since the originals came into use. It is still very easy to make one today using a baby sling pattern.
Ad Old as Time.
Some baby carriers are made to be tied to the body of the carrier. A backpack carrier and a baby sling belong to this category. Rigidity or flexibility depends on the locality, the tradition and the materials available to device a carrier. Babies who are too small to be able to sit or hold their heads steady without support usually stay put where they are made to rest on the mothers' bodies.
The first baby carriers were simple slings which have been in use for millennia as witnessed by cave images from the Pharaohs' time in Egypt. Older children who can move on their own too were put into variations of these sling devices when they were required to be carried over a distance.
A cradleboard is an innovative baby carrier that was used by Native American mothers that lent comfort both to the mother and the baby. In addition, the mothers could go about their chores unhindered by the load on their backs. Mothers attached these boards to their back straps that stretched from shoulders to hips. While riding a horse, cradleboards can be safely hung on the saddle.
Sometimes, infants that go into these cradleboards always went there even after they were able to walk. For cushioning and as diaper, shredded bark and moss were used. Flat pieces of wood were used as cradleboards but they were also made by weaving flexible twigs and cushioning with soft material that could also absorb the infant's urine.
Chinese Domination.
Western civilizations largely went by without any means to carry their infants. The first baby carriers to appear were soft packs which appeared in the 1960s. Soon, frame backpacks came on the scene and gained popularity among the mothers. Germany was the first country to introduce the wrap to carry toddlers as well older children. Ring sling's invention saw mothers shifting their attention to it. Hawaii became the first state to start using the pouch carrier.
Like many things Chinese, their mei tai baby carrier, which had always been there in China was being manufactured in the West with many modernizations like padding and adjustments. It is now the most visible baby carrier around the world.


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Very nice, this is the new and improved version of the best gyno treatment you can find.I love to see you different set-ups for differnt types of gyno.Its almost fool proof, if i dare say that lol
Would it be better to run the v2 treatment rather than v3 if I had still had all the stuff?
His name is Bob. Bob has bitch tits - Fight Club
Thanks for this article homie. when i was young i thought it would be cool to have breasts.. i mean its like my 3rd favorite thing about a girl... then i relised its not all that it was cracked up to be
hello everyone.My gyno started growing when i was 14 and stopped when i was 16. Since then its not growing anymore but not disappearing as well.Now im 20 and its the same since i was 16.Now i found this " Gynecomastia Caused by puberty or naturally protocol" Will this still help me ? Btw i havent used any steroids so far .Also I used to be fat at 16 years old but now im about 12 % bf.Thanks for help
still a great post...thanks
Great Post Bro! TY!
Very nice info, have to bookmark that. Best to have the info and never need it than to need it and not have it!
Quick question, if for example gyno is very slight and has been there for several years, would any of the treatments from 3.0 work?


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Property Location Located in Poppi, Locanda dei Baroni is in the historical district, minutes from Monastery of Camaldoli, and close to Foreste Casentinesi-Monte Falterona-Campigna National Park. This hotel is within the region of Golf Club Casentino and Sanctuary of La Verna.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds can be requested.Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby. Additional features at this Tuscan-style hotel include a television in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.Dining Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. Mingle with other guests at a complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a library and coffee/tea in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.


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The singers of the International Voices Houston Choir presented their summer concert "A Caribbean Mass". For many Polish Houstonians coming to their concerts became a tradition, while others came first time. All enjoyed the vibrant program, guest musicians, variety of instruments, rhythms, songs and voices.
Thank you, Hania, Ela, Jessica, Krysia and Roma!
MATCH, June 3, 2018


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Cable Bay Walkway
During our time in Nelson, New Zealand, I thought it would be a great idea for us to explore the beautiful beaches of the surrounding area while also getting a taste of the tramping yet to come on our 6 week trip. When researching the region during the planning of our adventure, the Cable Bay walkway regularly appeared on tourists' "things to do" lists. It's promoted as a three and a half hour (one way) walking track that connects Glenduan (12km out of Nelson) to Cable Bay and offers magnificent coastal views of the Boulder Bank, Kahurangi and Abel Tasman national parks and Nelson. Despite the little information I could find on the walkway it appeared to check all the boxes for how we planned to spend our time in Nelson; it led us right to the beach, gave us practice for walking a reasonable duration and even provided us with the opportunity to use the tent at the Cable Bay holiday park. Perfect! Or so I thought…
Prior to our arrival I hadn't looked too far into the specifics of how we were to arrive at the beginning of the walkway. I had assumed that if there were no viable transport options we would simply walk since it was only 12km and, after all, our first day of the Heaphy Track was 17.5km all uphill – so how hard could it be? Apparently impossible. During a visit to the i-Site and Department of Conservation in Nelson the attendants behind the counter seemed rather perplexed as to why we would even be asking about walking to the beginning of the track, since it is most common for people to drive two cars and leave one at each end of the walkway, or have one car and walk an abridged loop. After looking at several maps, and ensuring that the path we had already considered using was in fact legal to walk on, we thanked the DoC staff and were set on our way to walk the apparent impossible.
The next morning we caught the local N Bus as far north of Nelson as possible, to the Clifton Terrace School on Tresillian Avenue. We then proceeded to walk the 1.5km up the highway to the beginning of Boulderbank Drive, a dirt road which led us to the famous Boulder Bank – a natural spit of boulders, formed from the debris of land slips swept southwards by currents over thousands of years. After passing yet another doubter of our plan, a concerned female jogger was quite surprised upon hearing we were walking to Cable Bay, we arrived at the Boulder Bank – and finally the real walk had begun. Maybe it was the countless number of rocks that made up the unstable walking surface, maybe it was the affluent treatment plant we were passing, whatever the reason, walking along the Boulder Bank was at times challenging to say the least.
Approximately two hours passed and, after a snack stop, small victory dance and secret sigh of relief that we actually made it to the beginning of the trail, we set off across farm land as the Cable Bay Walkway had begun. The walk itself provided a range of terrain and scenery, mainly grazing land with a with a middle section of varied native forest. The climb up was certainly worth the effort, with breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean on a gorgeous sunny day. Nothing, however, had prepared us for the descent – an exceptionally steep traverse along sheep tracks that only begun when we really thought we could climb no more. Compared to 'real' tramping tracks I know the walkway doesn't rate very highly for its degree of difficulty, however with 6 weeks worth of gear and three nights food on our backs it was certainly a worthy introduction to world of tramping.
Our time in Cable Bay was spent relaxing around the holiday park, strolling along another boulder bank beach and just taking in the world. We stretched out on the lawn, soaked in the sun and had great conversations with new friends. The official greeter of the park, Tony, is an interesting man and definitely worth chatting to if you ever make your way over to that beautiful, peaceful corner of the world.
The Cable Bay Walkway and Cable Bay itself are worthy additions to any New Zealand itinerary. While our approach wasn't for the faint of heart, don't let this deter you from visiting. If you do hike the walkway and feel as tired as we did by the end, take the effort to head back up the hills just one more time to watch the sunset – trust me, it's worth it.


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text: Masala Radio and Tara Energy presented the annual Holi: Festival of Colors celebration from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Seabourne Creek Park in Rosenberg. This religious festival from India celebrates the triumph of good over evil. This Holi celebration is said to be the biggest in Houston and one of the largest in the nation. Throughout the event, there is non-stop color-powder throwing, Indian and Bollywood entertainment, children's rides, and numerous food booths and vendors.


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I've denied it since the days of big hair and stirrup pants. I've tried to focus on other things, but inevitably I fall off the wagon. It's steadily gotten worse as I've aged. Life stresses and old age have put me in a panic. Admittedly, my marriage and job have been chucked into the backseat because my addiction was cozied up riding shotgun. In fact, it's probably happened on more occasions than I wish to admit. Many a late night, I've been up sulking about the house with a drink and my thoughts.
All of it seemed harmless enough; just a hobby or a tension release. Nothing more, nothing less. Everybody else does it, too, don't they? Apparently, that assumption was wrong. Mid-snit the other night, my husband came home to find me slumped over in his Lazyboy. His words were ones of love, concern, and compassion. He's always been my cheerleader and keeper. Perhaps he knows better than I do, so I agreed to take this first step.
Now here I am walking into all these seemingly confident, uninhibited strangers. Polar bears are tap-dancing on my heart; my gut instinct is to run. Jesse Owens wouldn't have anything on me right about now. Why? Why did I agree to do this? What was I thinking? Obviously I did not think through the process far enough to realize I'd be facing a firing line, or at least a circle of addicts claiming they're no better than myself (of which I know they are stronger and further down the road to success). At this point though, I realize it's too late to tuck tail and amscray. They're all staring at me like I'm a piece of raw, fatty, flavorful prime rib in a lion's den.
A familiar, yet unknown woman is already hugging me as I'm rooted to the stained shag carpet in uncertainty. What happened to a good old-fashioned formal hearty handshake or a new-fangled fist bump? Hugging? Really? Crap. They hug each other here? It must be one big happy family, or at least a family. Is there any chance I'll fit in? Is there any chance they'll understand my situation and not judge me harshly? Thank God that woman over there has already taken a seat and just gave me a jaunty, if not half-scared, wave. Maybe this isn't old hat for everyone. Maybe she's new, too.
I'm scanning the room hoping I don't stick out like a sore thumb in a middle finger kind-of crowd. Already I've spotted a stocky, charismatic guy grazing at the snack table in back, trading one addiction for another. Another guy is knee-deep in his iPad, paying little or no attention to the rest of the group forming. The long-haired beauty queen with her back to me talks like she's semi-worried about her children at home with their father. Then there's some guy with a canary yellow shirt that people are flocking around. Good. Hopefully, they all glue-stick to him so I can slip in over in the corner to watch without notice like an old man at a strip joint. I know I don't belong here. I won't fit in with these people. It's a guarantee. Even before I admitted my situation, people condensed me into nothing more than goat cheese on a vegetarian platter. I told my husband that, and he informed me I needed to give it a chance. I might be surprised at how much I have in common with these people and if not, I shouldn't worry. He assured me they'd be accepting. How could they not love me? He asked. Yeah, right.
As I gage the situation, I notice they all chat amongst themselves like they've known each other forever. Will that be me if a few months? Will I be sharing the intimate details of my life with these people? Will they feel more like family than my real one? I hear it happens. Oh, how I hope they recognize my obsession and welcome me into their fold. Lord knows why it is so important to me, but it is. Perhaps, I am literally and figuratively starting a new chapter.
Now here I sit on the furthest perch I can get on this flowered couch pondering how to properly introduce myself. With all these somewhat anonymous people, how do I cleverly seek their friendship? Do I tell a light anecdote? Do I share why I'm here? Do I give my real name? Do I try a joke? Or maybe it's best to keep it short and sweet. What's that old saying about being a fool but by opening your mouth you remove all doubt?
Okay, I can't get negative. I promised my husband I would give it my best efforts. I will not give up. I'm a fighter. I can do this.
"Hi, my name is Erica and I'm a… writer… or at least I play one on the computer screen…."


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Dr. Michael Fulbright
Cosmetic Dentistry
1815 Via El Prado, Ste. 200
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Simply put, Dr. Michael Fulbright is in the business of smiles. In 2003, he pursued his dream of owning his own practice, Fulbright Cosmetic & Reconstructive Dentistry, and over the past 15-plus years has established himself as one of the most accomplished and caring cosmetic dentists in the South Bay.
Located in the Hollywood Riviera in Redondo Beach, Dr. Fulbright's facility operates in a multidimensional, total wellness capacity, offering patients services ranging from a few veneers to a smile makeover to even a full-mouth reconstruction. Beyond being passionate about cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Fulbright is fully committed to shedding light on the essential link between oral hygiene and overall health and well-being. Practicing what he preaches, Dr. Fulbright and his team are educated in all matters of dental health, nutrition and total wellness so that one's experience and treatment is truly all-encompassing. Leaders in dental sleep medicine, his practice has proven extremely successful in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with an oral device, which is an alternative to CPAP therapy.
Forever sharpening his skills and staying on top of the dentistry industry, Dr. Fulbright commits to more than 100 hours of advanced dental education every year, is a sustaining member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), and is a representative of several accredited professional boards. Through sponsoring local schools and youth sport leagues, his Redondo Beach practice maintains a positive and impactful relationship with the local community. Additionally, Dr. Fulbright works closely with Give Back a Smile Foundation where he treats individuals who have been domestically abused. When he's not perfecting a patient's grin, Dr. Fulbright can be found spending time outdoors running, cycling and stand-up paddleboarding.


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For REAL!!! In Russian!!!
The FIRST EVER Star Trek Fan Film whose original language is Russian! (Stone Age, adult fans, green screens, props) from Джульетта Капулетти, "Star trek Avalon," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWzCy8A2trM(43:07).
Links to hundreds of Star Trek Fan Films and reviews. Start below. New to Star Trek Fan Films? Click on "Quick Picks." Seen those? Try the other lists.


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No, it's not "What sign are you?" That's so brain-dead it almost qualifies as endearingly nostalgic. But I hate it when you're about to go on a trip and someone has the audacity to say, "Have a safe flight!" What a ridiculous sentiment! What it basically boils down to is, "I hope you don't crash!" It's such a bizarre expression of concern that it makes me want to scream and cancel the whole journey in terror.
First of all, how can I control whether the plane gets into trouble or not? Am I supposed to run into the cockpit if there's a problem and magically clear it up with my jazz hands? How am I supposed to answer, "Have a safe flight"? "Gee, I'll try"?
And considering that the odds of dying in a plane are lower than those of slipping on a banana peel and becoming paralyzed except for your blinking anus, shouldn't these well-wishing worrywarts preface every single adventure with such a comment? When you go to a movie, shouldn't they wring their hands and say, "Have a safe time. I hope there isn't a shootout"?
When you go into the bathroom, shouldn't they coo, "I pray you don't slip and crack your head open. Have a safe shower!"


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>> Who are Minibits?
Minibits was formed in 2010 by Leon Pengilley, supplying a variety of wargames accessories including MDF bases, paints, brushes and dice. In 2018 we merged with Pendraken Miniatures and the current workforce consists of:
Leon - Day-to-day jobs, looking after the emails, website and Forum, keeping on top of the sculptors/releases and generally greasing the wheels of the Pendraken/Minibits machine!
Dave - Pendraken founder, taking care of moulding and also casting most of the 20th Century orders.
Adele - Leon's better half, running Minibits as well as packaging, show prep and other random jobs!
Ian - Our main caster, who joined us in 2014 and casts a variety of orders. More recently, Ian has taken on moulding duties as well.
Scott - Scotty joined us in December 2017 and does occasional casting work for the Pendraken side of the business.
Mike - Our latest addition to the casting team on the Pendraken side of the business.
Jess - Jess joined us in 2014 and takes care of checking and packaging all the orders, packaging stock for the shows, and a variety of other jobs.
Jackie – Jackie is our latest addition to the workforce, checking and packaging orders as well as other odd jobs.
>> Can you produce custom sizes of MDF bases?
Indeed we can, no problem at all. Drop us an email to confirm the sizes you need and we'll get back to you with a quantity per pack. Orders can then be placed using the custom 'BSX', 'BCX', 'BHX' and 'BOX' codes at the bottom of the base lists.
>> What thickness of MDF do you use?
Our standard thickness is 2mm but we can also provide 3mm on request.
>> How do I place an order?
You can order by several methods:
- Website - Simply browse the products, and add the items to your Basket. Proceed to the checkout, fill out your details and a Postage region, and the website will transfer you to PayPal for your payment. There is a Guest Checkout facility as well, so you do not need to register for an account.
- Email - Pop us your order using the 'Contact Us' section of our website, and we'll get back to you to confirm the price and your preferred payment method.
- Telephone - Give us a ring on 01642 460638, and we'll take your order and card details over the phone.
- Mail - Send us your order in the post, and we'll get it all sorted out for you.
>> How can I pay for my order?
The website uses PayPal for all orders, but we can also take credit/debit card payments or cheques made payable to 'Pendraken'. To do this, fill out your details as normal, choose a Postal region and then select the 'Pay In Person' option. The order will come through to us here and you can then contact us to make your payment.
>> Do I have to register on the website to place an order?
No, not at all, if you don't want to register on our website then you can either Checkout as a Guest or simply pop us an email with your order and we can arrange payment.
>> How long does it take to receive my goods?
We normally aim to get everything ready and sent out within around 2-3 days, but this can take longer when we are busy with shows, or due to illness, etc. Almost all of our products are held in stock so we can usually get things sent straight out to you.
>> Can I order by telephone?
Yes, no problem at all, just give us a ring on 01642 460638, and we'll take your order over the phone. We don't keep traditional 9-5 hours though, so the best time to catch us is usually from midday through to around 10pm.
>> Can I visit and pick up an order in person?
Yes, no bother at all! Let us know when you intend to visit and also a list of what you'd like to collect. Please give us a few days notice to give us chance to get it ready for you, as we do not hold stock of our miniatures ranges. The unit address is:
Pendraken Miniatures/Minibits
Unit 2D
Vaughan Court
Bolckow Industrial Estate
Give us a shout if you need any directions.
>> Can I pick up an order at a show?
Yes, we can sort this for you, no problem, there are two options for this. This new website has a Show Pickup option, so add your products to the Basket as normal and then choose the 'Collect at Show' option. You will now have a list of shows to choose from. Please note that you will only be able to order for collection up to 7 days in advance of the event and after this deadline the show will not be available for selection. Alternatively you can email us a list of what you would like, at least 7 days before the show you're attending, and we'll get it all ready for the event.
>> Can I buy your products elsewhere?
Some of our product lines are sourced from other companies, so you can always order direct from them. This is usually best for customers outside of Europe, who will probably find it quicker and cheaper to order direct from the manufacturers on these items:
Crossover Miniatures
Superhero Miniatures and more! - http://crossoverminiatures.com/
I-94 Enterprises
A large range of decals - http://www.i-94enterprises.com/
>> I ordered through the website and then added some items by email as well, but these are not shown on my Shipment Confirmation email?
We are unable to edit the orders already in our website, so the order shipment confirmation will only show the items on your original order. Nothing to worry about though, if we confirmed receipt of your extra items, and you've paid for them, then they will be in the package as well. Once it arrives, give it a check over and let us know if there's any problems.
>> I am outside the EU, do I pay VAT?
No you don't, the website shows both VAT and ex-VAT prices for you. When you place the order through the website, the Basket will automatically deduct the VAT from your order when you get to the Checkout.
>> My order is showing as 'Unpaid', what does this mean?
This usually means that we haven't received payment for your order yet. If you've not paid then we will send you a PayPal invoice within 48 hours of you placing the order. If we haven't done that yet, please get in touch and we can sort out your payment. On some occasions, the website might not have received the automated confirmation from PayPal, so drop us an email and we'll confirm that the payment was received safely.
>> My order is showing as 'Paid', what does this mean?
This means that your order and payment were received and your order is in the queue to be cast up. We normally get orders cast up and sent out within around 10 days, but this can take longer due to shows, illness, etc. We will always aim to get your order sent within 21 days, but if your order is getting close to that deadline, pop us an email and we'll let you know how close it is to being sent.
>> What are your shipping rates?
UK/BFPO: 5% of the order value (min. £3.00 / max. £5.00)
Europe (Region 1): 15% of the order value (min. £4.20 / max. £15.00)
Rest of World: 25% of the order value (min. £5.00 / max. £25.00)
>> How long does it take for my items to arrive?
UK packages are sent 2nd class and are usually delivered within 1-2 days normally. There can be delays caused by Bank Holidays, Christmas, etc.
European packages are sent by Airmail, and are usually delivered within 3-7 days normally. Occasionally there are delays depending on where you are.
Rest of the World packages are all sent by Airmail, and should be with you within 7-14 days usually. We do get the odd package which is rerouted by Surface by the postal people, so these can take a lot longer, up to 6 weeks sometimes. Luckily this doesn't happen very often. There can also be delays caused by the various Customs people around the world.
For all orders, please allow a suitable length of time before contacting us, 7 days in the UK, 2 weeks in Europe, and 4 weeks for the Rest of the World if possible. Unfortunately, once the package leaves our hands, there's not a lot we can do to speed up its delivery.
>> What shipping method do you use?
The majority of our packages are sent through Royal Mail, either 2nd class in the UK, or Airmail for international packages. We will occasionally use courier services, but this is generally on larger orders over the 2kg threshold, where the costs through Royal Mail become quite high.


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Interested in buying or selling a property? Give me a call, I'll be glad to help.
The MLS neighbourhood of MacKenzie Heights is part of what the City of Vancouver considers Arbutus Ridge.
Arbutus Ridge is a mature community with tree-lined streets, restored heritage houses, quiet neighbourhood parks, and striking views of the North Shore mountains. Arbutus Ridge is in the middle of Vancouver's west side, and so has good access to Downtown, the University of British Columbia, Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Kitsilano, and Jericho Beach, as well as to local shopping.
A Community Vision Plan is the result of a comprehensive, collaborative local planning process.
Read the Arbutus Ridge-Kerrisdale-Shaughnessy Community Vision Plan
The history of Arbutus Ridge is short, even by Vancouver standards. While its development was connected to that of the adjacent areas of Shaughnessy, Dunbar and Kerrisdale, the community was to develop differently as a result of the CPR and due to the swampy nature of the area.
In its natural state, Arbutus Ridge consisted of uplands surrounding a low-lying marsh known as Asthma Flats. The original inhabitants fished the local streams, although there is no record of settlement. In 1888, the Province turned over 2,100 hectares (5,189 acres) of land in the area to the CPR. Included in this holding was a large portion of what is now the Arbutus Ridge community. Over the years Arbutus Ridge has been part of three municipalities: South Vancouver until 1908; then Point Grey and finally Vancouver in 1929. The crossroads of East/West Boulevard and Wilson Avenue (now 4 1 st Avenue) were the hub of local political activity in those early years.
The community's uplands area (known to residents as Mackenzie Heights) was first to see residential settlement. These uplands, which filled with gracious middle-class homes between 1912 and the 1930s, became identified with the adjacent communities of Dunbar and Kerrisdale. The B.C. Electric's interurban railway line, which connected Steveston with Vancouver in 1905, passed through the Kerrisdale area (with stops at 37th/ East Boulevard and 41st/East Boulevard) acted as a trigger for early development. The railway was replaced with trolley buses in July 1952. During the 1940s and 1950s sand was brought in from False Creek and the low areas filled in with houses, schools and shops. in the late 1960s a major development occurred within the community when Arbutus Village, a housing and shopping complex was constructed.
Detailed information on the city's heritage and a complete list of heritage buildings is available at City of Vancouver Heritage.
Additional information is available through the City of Vancouver Archives.
A number of homes remain in Arbutus Ridge from Vancouver's early settlement years. Of particular heritage significance are several period homes on 37th Avenue built in 1912, in the English Arts and Crafts Style, by prominent architect G.L. Thornton Sharp. Sharp is credited with helping to define Vancouver's identity in the first half of this century.
St. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church, also built in the English Arts and Crafts style, is an important heritage structure and neighbourhood landmark. The original church building was constructed in 1913, but has been expanded many times since. Thornton & Sharp were the original designers. The church hall and Sunday School (designed by Sharp and Thompson) were added in 1923. Well known Vancouver architects, Twizell and Twizell, extended the east and west portions in 1947. As of June 1992, there were 18 structures in Arbutus Ridge listed on the Vancouver Heritage Inventory.
Source: http://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/arbutus-ridge.aspx


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Noise rock (sometimes called noise punk[2]) is a diverse style of experimental rock[3] employing noise music elements, which spun off from punk rock in the 1980s.[4][5] Drawing on movements such as no wave, minimalism, industrial music, and New York hardcore,[6] artists indulge in extreme levels of distortion through the use of electric guitars, and less frequently, electronic instrumentation, either to provide percussive sounds or to contribute to the overall arrangement.[4]
Some groups are tied to song structures, such as Sonic Youth. Although they are not representative of the entire genre, they helped popularize noise rock among alternative rock audiences by incorporating melodies into their droning textures of sound, which set a template that numerous other groups followed.[4]
Noise rock fuses rock to noise, usually with recognizable "rock" instrumentation, but with greater use of distortion and electronic effects, varying degrees of atonality, improvisation, and white noise. One notable band of this genre is Sonic Youth who took inspiration from the No Wave composers Glenn Branca and Rhys Chatham.[7]
Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore has stated: "Noise has taken the place of punk rock. People who play noise have no real aspirations to being part of the mainstream culture. Punk has been co-opted, and this subterranean noise music and the avant-garde folk scene have replaced it."[8]
While the music had been around for some time, the term "noise rock" was coined in the 1980s to describe an offshoot of punk groups with an increasingly abrasive approach.[5] An archetypal album is the Velvet Underground's White Light/White Heat (1968).[9][5] Treblezine's Joe Gross credits the "cult classic" with being the first noise rock album, accordingly, "perhaps it's an obvious starting point, but it's also the starting point. Period."[5]
While noise rock has never really had any mainstream popularity, the raw, distorted and feedback-intensive sound of some noise rock bands had an influence on grunge. Among them are Wisconsin's Killdozer, and most notably San Francisco's Flipper, a band known for its slowed-down and murky "noise punk". The Butthole Surfers' mix of punk, heavy metal and noise rock was a major influence, particularly on the early work of Soundgarden.[10]
Starting in the 1990s, noise punk developed mostly as a form of party music, with the band Lightning Bolt serving as key players in the 2000s noise punk scene in Providence, Rhode Island.[11]


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