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Welcome to this site. My name is Andy Lundbohm and I teach Math at Roseau. Other hats I wear for our school are Driver's Ed teacher, Boys Hockey Coach and Mentor for FIRST Robotics team 2654.
I grew up in Roseau, attended school in Roseau and graduated from Roseau. I guess it's safe to say I bleed GREEN!
After graduating from Roseau, I attended the United States Military Academy at West Point (ARMY) and graduated in 1999. While at Army I played Division I collegiate hockey and had a blast.
After my four years at West Point, I was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army as a Field Artillery Officer. While serving in the Army I was able to play four years of minor professional hockey and attended three NHL training camps. Two of those years were spent in the San Jose Sharks minor league system where I played in an exhibition game and one year was spent in the Florida Panthers minor league system.
After injuries caught up with me (6 surgeries in 7 years) I decided on a new career path. Teaching sort of fell into my lap and I was hired in Roseau for the 2005 - 2006 school year.
Since that year I have grown to love teaching more and more each year. As a profession, there are challenges but there are also many overwhelming rewards.
I married Sara in 2001. Sara is a Special Ed Teacher in the Roseau Elementary!
Sara and I have 3 kids who all attend the Roseau School System. Colton, Cora and Abram
I am looking forward to another fantastic year of teaching right here in Roseau! Go RAMS!!
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Since my kiddos absolutely love Pete the Cat, I designed this Pete's "It's all good" poster to help motivate them to want to write.
Here's a no-mess hand print craft that's sure to become a keepsake, with the added bonus that it helps kiddos sequence & retell Pete the Cat's "I Love My White Shoes" story.
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"Elmer" by David McKee is a wonderful story about the importance and beauty of diversity. It's one of my students' favorite back to school books.
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As our population ages, we are all either caregivers or will need a caregiver. Unforeseen accidents happen, life changes in a flash. You think you will remember, but in times of stress, we often become forgetful – and the answers to simple questions can escape us. Having everything easily accessible in one place makes sense, and will release you from the stress of searching, digging, or wondering where to find the answers. With HealthKeeper, you have the answers at your fingertips for yourself and those you love.
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A patient-centered approach to health care records is a shift in thinking. Family doctors have historically kept patient health records; however, many no longer have a family doctor, opting for drop-in clinics. Also, the increasing use of alternative practitioners may not be documented. Where are your medical records stored? Provinces are investigating centralized record keeping; however the sheer amount of information makes this an overwhelming project. The best solution? Be proactive. Become personally responsible for maintaining your own records. Each of us will ultimately require caregivers and there is a real need for each of us to claim responsibility to keep a record of our health beginning now. It began as a simple to use book providing support for elder or chronic care. HealthKeeper has become a proactive and empowering choice for everyone, regardless of age or current state of health.
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My official artist's statement:
Photography is not my main medium of expression. Writing is. Yet, I have found that it is photographs that express what I am unable to find words for. In photography, I try to capture the randomness in the mundane, the unexpected in the predictable, the carpe vitam in the commonplace. Some of my clicks have a voyeuristic quality, since I have found that being a single brown woman, there are certain lines one cannot cross. I trespass those lines anyway, but from a distance.
These photographs are from a series set in Varanasi, India, and were taken on the ghats (or, the riverbanks) earlier this year. They were taken in the afternoon, a time most popular for siestas in India. I have tried to capture a side of the city that is not immediately visible to touristy eyes.
I have four photographs from "Afternoons in Varanasi: A Series" in Barely South Review. Check out "Synastry" (cover), "Communion," "Affinity" and "Rainbow" here (see pages 93, 94 and 95).


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If you've got a season of fun picnics, parties, and other gatherings planned, you might want to consider the free-pouring awesomeness of a jockey box.
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The present moment is all we have, and it becomes the doorway to true calm, your healing refuge. The only place you can love, or heal, or awaken is here and now, the eternal present. Create life a day at a time. You cannot know the future. It is a mystery. But you can plant beautiful seeds here and now and learn to tend them with the love and courage and survival instinct that is inborn in you. Being alive is finding ourselves in the midst of a great and mysterious paradox. There are ten thousand joys and sorrows in every life, and at one time or another we will be touched by all of them. We will all experience birth and death, success and loss, love and heartbreak, joy and despair. And in every moment of your life there are millions of humans just like you all over the world who are being confronted by situations that are equally overwhelming and are struggling to somehow learn how to survive them. As George Washington Carver said, "How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong … because some day in life you will have been all of these." When you rest in the present moment with mindfulness, you open to a presence which is timeless and beyond the understanding of thought. It's by returning to the awareness beyond thoughts that you experience real healing. When your mind and heart open, you realize who you are, the timeless, limitless awareness behind all thought. ~Jack Kornfield
there was this time and place when we felt connected and not rushed and embedded in our lives….
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How Invisalign Works
posted: Aug. 02, 2017.
Need braces? Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth without the restrictions that come with conventional braces. Invisalign has made such a difference in the lives of many patients. Southshore Dental, which is located in Trenton, MI, offers orthodontic treatment with Invisalign. Dr. Mehul Patel and Dr. Heba Abuhussein are some of the finest dentists in Trenton. Read on to find out Invisalign works to straighten your smile.
How does it straighten teeth?
Invisalign aligners are made of a thermoplastic material uniquely developed for the treatment plan. The aligners straighten teeth through the placement of force on the teeth. You will need to wear your aligners for about 20 to 22 hours every day. The aligners gently and continuously move your teeth in small increments.
What are the benefits of Invisalign?
Invisalign is a clear and convenient teeth straightening treatment. You will achieve a beautiful smile with little interference in your daily life. Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible. No one will even notice that you're wearing these virtually invisible aligners The aligners are removable, so you can eat whatever you want and maintain good dental hygiene.
How long does treatment take?
Your treatment time will be determined by your dentist, based on your specific needs. The total duration of treatment is generally comparable to that of conventional braces. The average case takes about one year for adult patients. The length of time necessary for a teenager may vary and can be determined by your dentist.
How do I get started with Invisalign?
You can get started with Invisalign by searching for an Invisalign provider near you and booking a consultation. For the best results, choosing an experienced Invisalign-trained dentist can make all the difference. At your consultation, your dentist will discuss your needs and evaluate whether Invisalign treatment is suitable for you.
Ready to make a change in your life? If you want a sexy smile, this is your chance! Say yes to Invisalign! Call Southshore Dental at 734-219-6754 right now to schedule an Invisalign consultation in Trenton, MI. Invisalign won't just improve your smile; it will also improve the quality of your life.


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Swivel Sweeper G2 Review: OK, but not all it claims to be
The Price: $39.98 plus $14.99 shipping and handling
The Claims: Swivels and picks up like no other
Buy-O-Meter Rating: 3 out of 5
Swivel Sweeper G2 is a tomato-red, dust bunny chaser that's good for a quick cleanup.
The G2 is the latest in the Swivel Sweeper franchise. This one adds an elbow joint for cleaning under couches and a magnetic latch for folding and stowing the sweeper in almost no space at all.
Nice touches. But how does the Swivel sweep?
All sweepers -- battery-powered or arm-powered -- fall into a cleaning no-man's land. They're easier to use than a broom and dustpan, but not as thorough as a vacuum. The cordless sweepers usually last a year or so, then their batteries lose charge and the thing just peters out.
The Swivel Sweeper G2 weighs in at only two pounds and feels pretty flimsy. But it sweeps along baseboards and dances around furniture with ease. And since you can hide it anywhere, it's good for a quick sweep after dinner or before a neighbor comes for coffee.
The problem is that the Swivel Sweeper G2 is hit-or-miss. Sometimes it picks up crumbs, bits of paper and dust bunnies like a pro. Other times, it just pushes the dirt around, shoots crumbs in all directions, eats paper then coughs it up.
Swivel Sweeper G2 worked better on my hardwood floors than on my rugs or carpets. It won't eat pet hair stuck on carpet fibers, and it's iffy at picking up the leaves the dogs carry in.
The Swivel Sweeper G2 costs about $40, plus another $15 for shipping and handling.
Bottom line on the Swivel Sweeper?
It's a lightweight that's good for a quick go-round.
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Acceptance is a two-fold virtue: accepting yourself and accepting others. How difficult is it for you to acknowledge and accept your own limitations and weaknesses? How difficult is it for you to accept the same in others? Do you hold others to a higher standard than yourself, because you expect more from others than you do of yourself?
Finding acceptance in our lives requires that we first unlock the door to the interior self. It is there that we commune with God. We discover and come to accept who we are, as God has created us to be: in His image and likeness. In looking at the interior self, we assess our strengths and weaknesses; our possibilities and limitations. We acknowledge our sins. Within the depths of the interior self, we come to accept our strengths and possibilities as gifts from God. We come to accept our weaknesses and limitations as crosses to bear willingly and gratefully for the love of Christ. We seek redemption for our sins; accepting what cannot be undone, but vowing not to repeat the sin.
Romano Guardini, in his book, Learning the Virtues that Lead Us to God, defines the virtue of acceptance as follows:
What is the presupposition for all moral effort if it is to be effective, to change what is amiss, to strengthen what is feeble, and to balance what is unseen? …I believe, we would have to answer, 'It is the acceptance of what is, the acceptance of reality, your own and that of the people around you and of the time in which you live (p. 25).
That brings me to the second door to unlock: Accepting the reality of people around us. We cannot change other people. We can only accept them as they are – that is a reality. We can pray for others who have strayed from the path of moral virtue that they will change their ways; but the desire for change must come from within – the interior self – with the assistance of God.
Bottom line: If we cannot accept ourselves as God made us to be, how can we accept others for who they present themselves to be? Finding acceptance begins interiorly and works itself outward towards others.
How do we accept others and be true to ourselves? We'll address the answer to that question in our next reflection. Don't miss it!
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New 2019-20 Acel Catalogue Now Available
Now onto Issue 17 the Acel Contractors, Buyers & Specifiers Catalogue is trade priced and features over 5,300 products all carefully selected to make your life simple when you need to choose day to day electrical installation products. Acel own label products are quality assured and the manufacturer is nearly always a known brand name in the industry so you can be sure that Acel products are fit and forget.
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University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
Tenure Track - Assistant Professor
The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science has active research programs in a broad spectrum of centrally important areas of pure mathematics, computational and applied mathematics, mathematical computer science, probability and statistics, and mathematics education. See https://mscs.uic.edu/ for more information.
Applications are invited for two Tenure Track Assistant Professor positions. The positions are effective August 16, 2020 and the salary is negotiable. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in mathematics, computer science, statistics, mathematics education or related field, an outstanding research record, and evidence of strong teaching ability. Final authorization of the positions is subject to the availability of funding.
Applicants should provide a vita, research and teaching statements, and at least three (3) letters of recommendation including one that addresses teaching. Applications should be submitted through mathjobs.org. No applications will be accepted by surface mail or e-mail. To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by October 30, 2019, but applications will be accepted through December 6, 2019.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is a Minority Serving Institution, an HSI, and an AANAPISI. UIC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.


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Straightening Hair Q&A (3)
I have a wave in my hair that I want to get rid of. Any ideas?
I have done the Brazilian straightening system but it gets curly again. Can I do the CHI Straightening?
I like my hair short, are chemical straighteners only any good if you have long hair?
I need something to straighten my hair, but I don't want the re-growth effect.
Is a magic perm the same as bio ionic straightening?
Is it advisable to go for thermal restructuring during pregnancy?
Is it okay to have your hair straightened with the Japanese System if one has Thyroid Disease?
Is it ok to do a thermal reconditioning hair straightening service at home?
Is it ok to swim in chlorinated pools with straightened hair?
Is it possible to buy some kind of product that will undo chemically straightened hair?
Is it possible to chemically straighten permed hair?
Is it possible to have my hair dyed and relaxed on the same day?
Is it possible to straighten short hair?
Is it possible to straighten very short hair? I'm a guy.
Is it safe to straighten a child's hair with a flat iron?
Is it safe to straighten colored hair?
Is it safe to straighten permed hair with a home straightening kit?
Is it safe to use a flat iron on rebonded hair?
Is it safe to use permanent straightener after Easy Straight One Week Straightener?
Is it true that after you applied henna hair straightening cannot be done?
Is Japanese hair straightening unsuited to African American hair?
I smell a burned smell when washing my hair after using a ceramic flat iron.
Is there a need to blow-dry Japanese Straightened Hair?
Is there any product that I can use to make mulatto hair straight?
Is there anything I can do to give my hair a bit of volume after using the flat iron?
Is there a solution to get rid of the curliness and get pole straight hair?
Is there something like a straight perm?
Is thermal reconstructing only for naturally curly hair or also for permed hair?
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Well, I made it to 4 weeks and I'm pretty excited about how well I did. Especially since, I'm feeling great and haven't felt all that deprived or like I had to give up a whole lot of anything.
I am a bit ticked off at myself though for having my glass of Coke Zero as it totally stalled my weight loss for almost a week. Apparently, drinking a litre of diet coke/day has made my body more than a little sensitive to Aspartame. Bummer Dude.
But …. here's a picture of what I've lost.
That picture totally grosses me out, but it's a pretty good visual.
In 28 days, I lost:
20 pounds – 17.5 inches and 1.5% body fat
Overall, I'm quite satisfied and pretty proud of myself but the end still feels so far away. I'm really trying to stay focused on how I'm doing and how far I've come, as opposed to how far I still have to go. My initial goal is 50lbs, and I'm almost half way there. So for now, that is what I'll focus on and not the next 50lbs after that.
That's always been my problem, getting caught up in the "big" (no pun intended) picture. It's hard … but I need to stay in the "now" and not the seemingly impossible future. Today is what matters … and I think I've almost got my brain convinced of that. Thankfully, I've got a great support system and they're helping me see "me".
My husband doesn't say a whole lot about my weight, good or bad. He's watched me go up and down and has learned to just say nothing. But this time, when I feel down or complain if I don't feel like I'm doing good enough, he helps me see things differently. He points out little things that I don't think about, and it helps.
My coach and the entire team at Bearspaw have been incredibly supportive and helpful on this journey. They let me whine and complain and tell them they suck, and they still love me. They have been an integral part of what has kept me on track. Thank-you Kerri & Josline … I love you A LOT.
And now we keep on going, starting with a protein shake and a salad.
IF YOU WANT TO JOIN ME ON THIS ADVENTURE, PLEASE CONTACT MY COACHES HERE. Be sure to let them know that April sent you.
Small Disclaimer at Bottom of Post: I am being compensated for sharing my Ideal Protein story with you.
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Create your own Nordic Day at home
Today is Nordic Day, so we would like to show you something. We'd like to show you just how much literature, entertainment, and drama you and everyone else in the Nordic Region has access to, wherever in the region you are, whatever your age, and whatever your tastes. You can create you...
Thirteen nominees for the 2020 Nordic Council Literature Prize
Thirteen Nordic novels, short stories, and poetry collections have been nominated for the 2020 Nordic Council Literature Prize. The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony for the Nordic Council prizes in Reykjavik this autumn. The following works are competing for the prize. ...
About the Nordic Council Literature Prize
The purpose of the Literature Prize is to promote interest in the literature and language of the neighbouring countries. It is awarded annually along with the other Nordic Council prizes for music, film, and the environment and children and young people's literature.


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So on Sunday we decided to go looking for treasure. Cornwall is full of treasure; for some of it you know where to look and for some of it you have to go searching, and I mean really searching; in bushes, in holes, up trees, under rocks. You see we like the odd bit of Geocaching. For fear of being called a nerd, all I would say in our defence is don't knock it till you've tried it.
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Sometimes you find it, sometimes you don't but what is clear is that geocaching has led us to some amazing little spots around the world that we would never have discovered otherwise. That's the hidden treasure, not the trinkets for swapping you sometimes find in the caches (that's for the kids really).
So go to http://www.geocaching.com/ if you want to learn more about it. It's free and I bet if you pop in your postcode you will find a plethora of nearby caches on your doorstep.
With a few geocaches under our belts, we went searching for a different kind of treasure. It is hidden in an old quarry but there are plenty of signs pointing you in the right direction to find the Eden Project. Residents of Cornwall get a really cheap 'locals for a fiver' annual membership (actually it has just increased to £7.50 we noticed!) so we visit quite frequently. In the midst of a cold, wet Cornish winter there is nothing better than heading for the tropics or the Mediterranean in the biomes.
As we arrived quite late, we were delighted to discover that all the savoury snacks in the cafe were being sold off for £1 each so we had an impromptu, early and cheap Sunday dinner. What a bonus as they actually had vegan choices today. Despite a few emails sent in Eden's direction, I feel that Eden seems to still fall short of the importance of the vegan diet to the environment. Maybe one day they will catch up but in the meantime, every time we visit we like to leave a message on their huge wall made out of recycled refrigerator doors.
After bellies were filled we walked around the practically deserted biomes whilst rain battered on the huge plastic walls outside. It is always a delight to be at Eden but even more so when the crowds have disappeared and you can lose yourself in the likes of a Filipino homestead; steamy, warm and surrounded by the musty smells of moist foliage.
So the hidden treasure of Eden is that of visiting at the right time and having the place practically to yourself. If you've not been to Eden, it is well worth a visit and for those vegans amongst you who do, please make sure you feedback the vegan message to them. If enough people do, you never know they might get the idea!


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Informative Conveyancing tips for property holders
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By the time President Bush leaves his latest fund-raiser this evening in Cincinnati, his re-election campaign will be $1 million richer and nearly halfway toward its overall goal of $170 million either an impressive or unseemly feat, depending on your point of view. U.S. Rep. Rob Portman, one of the co-hosts of tonights $2,000-per-person event at the Indian Hill home of Carl Lindner III, son of Reds owner Carl Lindner, said Bushs fund-raising effort merely reflects the reality of running a presidential campaign. A buyer may in like manner be identified with by an attorney, and gave that this is genuine; changes of the draft contract may be requested by and masterminded with the buyers legal counselor.
You always want to be careful that you dont allow the fund-raising to drive policy, said Portman, a Terrace Park Republican. But I dont see that at all with this president. He does what he thinks is right, even when its not the most popular thing to do. I think what hes doing in Iraq right now is a good example of that. But Frank Clemente, director of Public Citizens Congress Watch, charged that the presidential election has turned into a presidential auction. Exactly when the understanding is recognized by buyer, a settlement or closing date will be settled upon, and the buyer will pay a store on the sticker. This may be ten percent.
Hes so well-connected, and most of this money comes from corporations and executives, Clemente said. Industry knows they have the best friend in the White House that money can buy. Cincinnati has always been good to the Bushes. First lady Laura Bush raised $800,000 for the campaign during an event at the Indian Hill home of multimillionaire Mercer Reynolds III back in June. Reynolds is a longtime friend and former business partner of the president and is serving as national finance chairman of his re-election campaign. Steps in this conveyancing procedure are arranged out by law, and laws vary from state to state and country to country.
Cincinnatians who live in the 45243 ZIP code which includes Indian Hill already have donated $281,550 to Bushs re-election, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks moneys influence in political campaigns. Only one other ZIP code, in New York City, has contributed more. Regardless, essential steps consolidate drafting and execution of reports as required by law, including contracts accessible to be obtained, home credits, and title records, copied by steps included in recording the chronicles as a rule society record to ensure right trade of title.
Although the Bush campaign declined to estimate how much money will be raised today in Cincinnati, others predicted the event would bring in over $1 million. The president is very popular in Cincinnati, so much so that this will probably be the most successful fund-raising event in Greater Cincinnatis history, said Portman, who is serving as Ohio communications chairman for Bush-Cheney 04. A lot of people want to help him. Open recording of title serves to secure a buyers title to land.


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Pep Guardiola "has a feeling" that Raheem Sterling can still improve next season despite an impressive array of statistics throughout the 2017/18 campaign.
This season, the England international has bagged 18 Premier League goals and set up 11, meaning he has contributed a vital statistic every 83 minutes.
But the boss eyes even more from Sterling…
"He's had a fantastic season and hopefully can maintain that with his international side in the World Cup," Pep stated when asked about Raheem's improvement. "What I like the most is I have the feeling he can do better.
"The stats and numbers were top in terms of assists and goals and influencing in our attack.
"I think in terms of mentality and belief he will make a good step forward. But with football, next season he will start again from zero - but he is ready."
READ:The stats behind Sterling's improvement
WATCH: City's beautiful football: Pressing
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Fashion changes by every hour and it is extremely difficult to keep a track of every happening which is going on, however, there are some general trends which do make rounds every season. Many people are lucky to have straight hair as it definitely need less maintenance compared to those with curly hair.
You can see many famous stylists working out on celebrities who have straight hair and coming up with some amazing styles. There are many new unique hairstyles which are easy and you can try them out yourself the look you have desired, by following the latest trends.
Hairstyle Trends For Straight Hair
Some of the new funky hairstyles which are doing rounds this season are discussed in the following for your reference.
Asymmetrical Sides
This is another style which is doing rounds as it gives one the cool and funky cool which does go well with a lot of outfits undoubtedly. In this one side is longer than the other, and it is usually side swept giving an unusual look which you would have always desired for. This is the new chic update for the classic straight hairstyle.
Side Layered Fringe
This again appears to look very chic and cool and also has been a favorite for those with straight hair. A side swept fringe with layers helps to hide your forehead to an extent, giving you a full volume look. This can be adorned for with people with either long or short hair and it appears to look amazing both ways and on various outfits.
Eye Grazing Bangs
This definitely would not look good for those with curly hair and you do need to have straight hair for it. Recently we saw taylor swift adorning this hairstyle and it looked amazing on her. Those with medium to long length hair can go for this style with about two layers at the lower end of the hair, as it gives a feminine and a girly look.
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Chin Length Bob
This can look really nice for people with a round face and who like to keep their hair short. A neat chin length bob and to give it the extra exclusiveness, you can always give it an inside curve at the end, making you appear more classy and elegant. This has been a major favorite of many women across the world as it is easy to maintain, compared to the rest.
Face Framing Wisps
This is in great fashion these days and many celebrities have been seen adorning this hairstyle. It looks exceptionally well when tied in to a sleek ponytail, just like Jennifer Anniston and she always seems to get it right. This appears to be better with the side partition and can be styled using nourishment creams.
Choosing The Right Hairstyle
It is essential that you choose the right hairstyle, where it can maybe be one from the above as the hairstyle you choose must also depend on the other aspects of the person, such as the personality, the shape of their face, etc. However, you can consult a stylist if you are unsure, as they can guide you better.


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The owner of the Fort Lauderdale-based Law Offices of Marshall C. Watson has agreed to plead guilty to offenses found during a Florida Bar investigation in what is believed to be the first disciplinary action taken by the regulatory group against a so-called foreclosure mill.
The consent judgment, which still requires approval by the Florida Supreme Court, would suspend attorney Marshall C. Watson for 91 days _ a move that means the closure of his firm _ and require him to pay $30,000 for a record-keeping analysis, plus $5,931 for the Bar investigation.
All suspensions of 91 days or greater require proof of rehabilitation and approval of the Florida Supreme Court before a lawyer may be reinstated to the practice of law.
Signed in December, the agreement accuses Watson of failing to develop foreclosure policies for firm employees and includes charges that the firm routinely filed court documents alleging a mortgage note was lost without confirming that its clients had in fact lost the note.
Filing a "lost note count" was a time-saving tactic for lender firms. The note was typically found before final judgment.


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Fluorescent cans sporting bold fonts promising wings by way of exorbitant caffeine and sugar concentrations line the shelves of every gas station and supermarket in America. But what if you don't want to emulate a flying bull? Maybe your speed is more in line with a regular bull who lazes away in a hammock listening to reggae or the Grateful Dead? Well then we've got good news. Those same gas stations may soon offer "Mary Jane Relaxation Soda" or "Lazy Cakes." The active ingredient in these products isn't THC, it's melatonin, a natural sleep supplement that claims to help you relax.
The demand for anti-energy products is anything but sluggish: Two million Lazy Cakes have sold in six months since hitting the market and several other "chill out" drinks are gaining popularity. But it's not clear if they work, and some local government officials feel they're not safe. Arkansas banned Lazy Cakes, and several Massachusetts politicians are trying to do the same, saying melatonin can be dangerous, especially for kids. Henry Spiller, director of Kentucky Poison Control Center, say the commotion is unwarranted. "Relaxation products often use melatonin and Valerian root, which are hardly even effective," says Spiller. Melatonin won't make someone drowsy or help with insomnia, he says, it can only help re-set your internal clock if you work, say, an overnight shift. But more importantly, it's not dangerous. "I've never heard of these ingredients causing a problem, even for children who have accidentally ingested 10 times the amount of melatonin in a Lazy Cake."
Politics and wellness aside, curiosity got the best of us. So we tried a few to see how they work--and taste.
The fact that Unwind is carbonated, as are many other relaxation drinks, comes as a surprise. Something reminiscent of a giant can of Mountain Dew doesn't exactly say "relax" like a glass of warm milk. All of the three flavors (Pom Berry, Orange Citrus, and Goji Grape) taste like melted-down Jolly Ranchers; they're so sweet that we can't believe each 12 oz can only has 40 calories, because they're much sweeter than Coke. Unwind contains valerian, melatonin, and rose hips, which Spiller explains are "similar to chamomile, but their effect is so limited that you could eat them whole and be fine." Rather than relaxed, right after drinking it we felt buzzed from all the sucrose.
Promising "extreme relaxation" that will "slow your roll," Drank is a combination of valerian, melatonin, B vitamins, and high fructose corn syrup. Unfortunately it tastes like a carbonated version of a grape Flintstones vitamin, and though it's less sickly-sweet than Unwind, we still can't imagine being able to make a dent in the huge 16 oz can to get its relaxation effects.
Though Lazy Cakes are available in two dozen states and have doubled their sales every month, it's more likely due to wannabe stoners hoping they're somehow secretly pot brownies. The package warns that they're not suitable for children--a wise step after complaints from parents and politicians--but after eating two bites,we can't imagine how any child would want to eat enough Lazy Cakes to get sick. We spit out the second bite and trashed the rest (which we are wont to do with baked goods). The consistency was dry and crumbly, like a low-carb diet bar that's supposed to be choc-flavored, so we don't know how they even packed 165 calories into such a small serving.
Though Relaxzen's day and night formulas are both labeled as "Mellow Berry" flavor, the daytime version tasted more palatable (although maybe that's because it doesn't contain valerian, melatonin, and chamomile, as the p.m. version does). The evening drink tastes like grape cough syrup, but considering the bottle is a manageable 2.5 oz shot, we managed to down it--and placebo effect or not, we have to admit we got a decent night's sleep afterward.
Mary Jane's Relaxation Soda is the only one of the relaxation drinks we wouldn't be embarrassed to sip in public thanks to its packaging. It's also the only one that's cola-flavored and tastes vaguely like a regular soda rather than synthetic fruit. Mary Jane's was originally marketed as an "alcohol alternative," but the company's since quit that approach. It's THC free, but the name is, of course, an allusion to weed, so it may be no surprise that it sells best in southern California. Instead of valerian or melatonin, Mary Jane's relaxation ingredient is kava, a similar natural supplement that's long been used in the Pacific islands for its sedative qualities. Honestly, after drinking a bottle we felt relaxed (placebo? who knows.) but not sleepy. --Sarah Wexler


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please, kill the artist
XD But I like it~
Why does Gilgamesh look like the Joker?
I like it - it is an interesting and new interpretation of FSN
It's very well done, but it's not something that saber would ever do (and is something that you very much would not want her to do), so I have very mixed feelings about this...
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The Environment Agency has imposed 228 flood alerts, 50 flood warnings and seven severe flood warnings, with heavy rain set to batter the UK over the coming days.
The agency warned people to be prepared for flooding along the south and west coasts of England. It said that with the ground saturated and river levels high, there is a continued risk of river and surface water flooding.
The seven severe flood warnings were in the south west, with areas including Bideford, North Devon and those along the Taw Torridge Estuary placed on the agency's highest alert.
People in at-risk areas were told to "remain vigilant" as strong winds combined with high tides and large waves could lead to localised spray wave over-topping.
Tweeting advice, a spokesperson said: "Stay away from the shoreline this evening/tomorrow. Coastal paths could be dangerous. Risk of being swept out to sea."
Craig Woolhouse, the Environment Agency's Head of Flood Incident Management, said: "Strong winds and large waves along the west and south coasts of England are forecast between Friday and Sunday, coinciding with high tides.
"Impacts could include flooding affecting some coastal properties and communities. Coastal paths and promenades could be highly dangerous as there is an increased risk of being swept out to sea. People are warned to stay away from the shoreline.
"The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation closely, working alongside partners including the Met Office and local authorities. Environment Agency teams are out on the ground making sure that flood defences are in good working order, monitoring sea levels and preparing to issue flood alerts and warnings."
The Met Office has also issued a severe weather warning of wind for the west coast of the UK, with Ireland expecting to see winds of up to 80mph and 20mm of rain, leading to ground saturation and potential flooding.
"A developing Atlantic low pressure system is expected to move north-eastwards just to the west of Scotland on Friday," the Met Office said in a statement. "This will push further bands of locally heavy rain across the area with more than 20 mm quite widely. Given existing levels of saturation, this is likely to lead to some flooding."
The severe weather has already resulted in one death when a man was washed out to sea in Cornwall on New Year's Eve. The search for the 27-year-old man was called off after a body was found on the beach at Porthleven.
In Kent, extra sandbags have been issued to locals in preparation for floods, while a number of train services are expected to be disrupted across the country.
The government's emergence committee Cobra has met to discuss the response to the severe weather over Christmas and the New Year.
Environment secretary Owen Paterson, who chaired the meeting, said agencies were "absolutely prepared" for bad weather.
"We will remain in touch with councils in at-risk areas," the Evening Standard quotes him as saying.
"With a number of flood alerts for the South-East for tomorrow, including several areas which have previously been flooded, I urge everyone in affected areas to sign up to EA flood warnings and follow the advice issued."
According to The Weather Outlook, the heavy rain will continue until Sunday, when the worst of the weather will move eastwards. It said that while next week should be drier, it will only be a brief respite, with a westerly front strengthening again after a short break.


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Are Central Banks Really Thinking Of Raising Interest Rates, If So, This Will Be A SHTF Signal…
December 13th, 2012
Are Central Banks Really Planning To Raise Interest Rates?
Here's the skinny on this…
Any signigicant rise in effective interest rates by central banks will cause an instant market crash that will make 2008 look like a cake walk.
You see the Fed and other Central Banks have put themselves in a catch 22, we've been in a chronically low interest rate environment with almost non-existant economic growth for so long it is killing any market bumping lifespan for Quantative Easing Announcements, thereby reducing the power of Central Banks over monetary and economic conditions, and it's having a real dampening effect on fixed income people, and therefore the economy as a whole. But here's the Catch 22, if they raise interest rates, the markets instantly crash. This is all just another sign the economic/debt cycle is almost near its end.
The Fed's tool box is virtually empty now, except for The Nuclear Option, but that is not uncommon at the end of an economic cycle. Bernanke knows where he's at here, he's not stupid despite the role he plays on TV, he's just working within the system as it has been designed, but there are some differences between this cycle and the cycle that preceeded the Great Depression. World population and the sheer amount of debt and currency in the system come springing to mind, but also one of the things they did during the Great Depression was basically tax every man woman and child holding gold backed paper currency 40% overnight by increasing the value of the gold used to back that currency, or devaluing the currency.
But in the current cycle we are dealing with entirely fiat currencies, So Here Is The Nuclear Option, they only way they will be able to pull a version of the same stunt they pulled in the Great Depression is by de-valuing the currency everyone is holding after a hyperinlationary event (which is not growth but rather a loss of confidence in the currency) and then returning backing to said currency with a basket of commodities approach specific to each currency/country but also pegging all backed currencies together, and also taking much of the old currency out of circulation in the process (this will be true for both paper and electronic currency).
In other words, when they return backing to the currency, you will either have your bank accounts (electronic credits and debits) cut by a percentage with a keystroke on a computer, or you will have to bring in any actual paper currency you're holding and exchange it for the new backed currency, at a percentage deduction of course (just as an example, $200 old for $100 new). This will also apply to loans – loan principal will be cut by a percentage (including sovereign debt). But make no mistake, the commodities backing the currency will skyrocket in value, and the elite already own 90% of those commodities around the world, so they will gain despite any reduction in the value of the currency they currently hold.
This Keynesian Econimic system we find ourselves with has always been designed to funnel money from the bottom to the top, then have it trickle back down to the bottom (after a percentage is retained by the top of course), but the Trickle Down effect has been broken through repealing the Glass-Steagall act, Accounting Regulations, and outright greed that have essentially stopped the banks from loaning out money to consumers or small business'. And make no mistake, the breaking of that system has been quite intentional. These guys are not stupid, they recognize where we are in the bigger scheme of cyclical Keynesian Economics and, world cycles such as population, energy, and food, and they would rather break it themselves, then rebuild it, than lose control entirely, though they will certainly appear too…
Don't be fooled, remember, Ordo ab chao, no matter how much chaos you see unfolding around the world when this finally happens, it is all part of the bigger plan…the plan to soak you for half of your net worth overnight!
Not saying we are at this point yet, but if you're not ready for this, you might want to consider getting ready for this…
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Houston Contractors Association
The Houston Contractors Association was proud to welcome Mr. David Hagy, Public Policy Director for Texas Central Partners, LLC. As the guest speaker for the May membership luncheon. Mr. Hagy gave a presentation on the current status of the planned high speed rail line between Houston and Dallas. He began his comments by thanking the City Council Members that were in the audience noting that Council Member Stardig's district is ground zero for the train with it going right through her district.
Mr. Hagy stated that this is a seven year old project that is a privately developed transportation system. Not only is it a transportation system but also an economic development play as well. Hagy said that their project will bring two of the largest, fastest growing cities in the country closer together and he envisions a Houston/Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex similar to some of the northern cities like Washington D.C. or Philadelphia.
This project began when several of the original partners, who were traveling extensively in Europe and Asia at the time, asked themselves why there was no high speed rail in the United States. These partners, after doing their research, made an operating agreement with Central Japan Railways to be their technology provider, and began looking for locations within the U.S. to build a train.
Mr. Hagy said that if you want to sell seats on a train, there is a sweet spot in distance that you have to hit. Try to go too far and people will stay in a plane, go too short and they will stay in a car. 300 miles approximately is the right distance for high speed rail. The first thing that the group did was to look at 97 city pairs across the U.S. with that distance and the Houston/Dallas pair came back as number one. It has two large, fast growing cities on each end and is flat and rural in the middle which makes it constructible.
The actual train that will be used is called the Shinkansen N700I and has been running in Japan for over 50 years and is easily the safest, most reliable train in the world. It has never had a collision or had a loss of life accident in that time. On reliability, it carries 400,000 passengers a day and is within one minute of being on time each year. These trains are safe because they are grade separated the entire way and will never interact with cars or roads. There are two tracks, one going north and one going south. The track is specially built for this train and it is fenced the entire way and it has automatic train control which will allow the monitors to speed up, slow down or stop the train altogether remotely.
Once operational, this train will travel at approximately 205 miles per hour and it will travel between Houston and Dallas in less than 90 minutes. There will be three stations on the route, one will be in Houston near the Northwest Mall, another will be in the Brazos valley between Huntsville and College Station. The reason for this stop is that there are enough people between the residents of those two towns and the students at Texas A&M, Blinn College, and Sam Houston State College to justify the stop. The third stop will be in Dallas, south of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center where it will connect to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Trains will leave every 30 minutes during peak hours and every hour during non-peak times.
Looking at the construction of the line, Mr. Hagy stated that about 60% of the project will be built on a viaduct. This is an expensive way to construct the line, but in talking with residents along the route and dealing with land acquisition, this was the preferred construction method because it allows cars, animals and farm equipment to pass underneath. The other 40% of the route will be built on an earthen berm. The train will have the catenary above and will have steel wheels and run on a steel rail.
Mr. Hagy stated that this project will be a $12 to $15 billion investment into the state of Texas that will have a $36 billion impact on the state over the next 25 years. Also as a private company Texas Central will pay taxes along the entire route amounting to roughly $2.5 billion to the various school districts and municipalities. This project will create about 10,000 jobs a year during the construction phase amounting to 40,000 to 50,000 jobs in all, plus about 1,000 full time jobs once the train is operational. They will use 10 million cubic yards of concrete to build the viaduct and the track which will be three times the amount used to construct the Hoover Dam. There will be three stations, maintenance facilities, electrical substations all along the route and 1,100 miles of rail.
Looking at the Texas Legislative Session this year, Mr. Hagy stated that there were about twenty bills targeting them during the session. Most of the bills died off in the process, however there were two that Texas Central was working with the authors and were not opposed to. One stated that they would not take any subsidies from the state, and as a privately funded entity they agreed with that. The other dealt with the reimbursing of local entities for the use of police on the train which they planned to do anyway.
When looking at the potential ridership for the train, Mr. Hagy stated that the data shows there are over 50,000 super commuters that travel between Houston and Dallas. A super commuter is defined as someone who travels at least three times a week between the two cities. The state's population is estimated to double over the next 20 years and that growth will be concentrated in Houston and Dallas. TxDOT is estimating that because of the population growth, travel time between the two cities on I-45 will go from four hours to six hours.
Mr. Hagy stated that most Texans have not ridden rail and are not familiar with it at all. He said that compared to flying, it is a very different experience. There are no runways so you can park much closer, including right next to the terminal. They are looking at a travel time of minutes from the time you get out of your car to being seated in the train. Security will be passive security which means no magnetometers. There will be police officers and dogs and cameras. Everything will be done through your phone including automatically getting you on the next train if you missed the one you were booked on. Trains do not have weather delays and are therefore more reliable. Studies show that people using the train one way would save an hour versus flying or driving. Ticket prices will vary upon demand said Hagy. "We have to fill 400 seats every 30 minutes". Last minute business travelers will pay the most, frequent travelers will pay less as will those who purchase in advance. The goal is to be competitive with cars and airlines, four to five years from now.
Mr. Hagy next addressed the train's route selection and how that was decided. He said that several people have asked him why they didn't just follow I-45. Hagy stated that I-45 is government owned property and there are construction rules that make it longer and harder to build in that right of way. It is also not as straight as you might think, and when you are going 200 miles an hour you have to go straight. Following I-45 would have required the purchase of a lot of privately owned and very expensive land to make the route straight. Another option was to run along the BNSF railroad. The problem with this route was there were a lot of liability issues. Trains haul a lot of freight and BNSF was not interested in having a passenger rail running alongside of them. The route that was chosen is called the utility corridor and it runs alongside the Centerpoint utility corridor going up towards College Station. The route out of Houston would leave the Northwest Mall and go up Hempstead road and follow around 290 to Kickapoo road where it will hit the utility corridor and head north to College Station and then on to Dallas.
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Gowran, 31st March 2012
A Last minute Sean Kehoe point sealed a win for our junior A's in the first league game of the year. On what was a fine but cool evening in Gowran, they put in a spirited second half performance to come from six points down.
Sean Kehoe opened the scoring registering his first score of seven on his return to competitive action after a second stint on the sidelines with a recurring cruciate injury. Both teams shared another point, Gowran's a Kehoe free, before the first green flag of the evening. A high ball broke in the square and was whipped passed a hapless James O'Neill, who later made two good saves. Moments later Tom Drennan supplied a long delivery forward, Thomas Carroll gathered, turned and drove to the net for a quick response. Carlow Town notched three more minor scores with Thomas Carroll adding one for Irelands. At this point Carlow town took over scoring seven points to Gowran's two and at the half lead 1-10 to 1-5. Gowran's final two scores of the half came from Sean Kehoe.
The second half started with a pointed free from Kehoe and a long range effort from Emmett Byrne, both points being cancelled out by Carlow Town responses. Carlow added one more point leaving Irelands six points down. From here came the comeback. Willie Bolger turned smartly, beat two men and kicked to the net, immediately followed by a lovely point off the stick from Byrne. Carlow replied but things were levelled up following points from Kehoe and two frees from Tom Drennan, both from his own 65. Carlow reclaimed the lead with three minutes left but Thomas Carroll scored a lovely point from the right and soon after released Kehoe to score the winner.
Team: James O'Neill, Ger Corcoran, Jack Glendon, Paul Byrne, Eoin Welsh, Tom Drennan (0-2, 2f), Mark Dargan, Michael Lennon, Emmett Byrne (0-2), Declan Bennett, Willie Bolger (1-0), Sean Kehoe (0-7, 2f), Liam Drea, Thomas Carroll, Alan Roche Subs: Danny Glendon for Liam Drea (Half-time), Patrick Lennon for Ger Corcoran (Half-time)
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VMware will next week launch a hybrid cloudy infrastructure service to take on Amazon in the UK, using only channel partners rather than his own employees to do so, a move many old world tech vendors have so far failed to make.
The covers are to be lifted from the VMware Hybrid vCloud Service – launched last year across the pond – on Tuesday after a period of beta testing, say sources close to the company. The IaaS product can be sold the same way as on-premise licences with a standard SKU, says the source.
"VMware thinks its biggest enemy is Amazon, yes Microsoft is important but the workloads are going to Amazon," said one of our company moles.
Some 97 per cent of the virtualisation kingpin's revenues in the UK are transacted via channel types, around 85 per cent worldwide, and the IaaS play is for those that cannot build their own.
Premier partners Kelway, Softcat and Computacenter were involved in the pilot phase but it is understood the vCHS - yes that is how VMware abbreviates it - will be available to all involved in the solution provider programme.
The service provides a single route of management, with the ability to connect to vCentre and the VMware cloud. "It should make it easier to move workloads in the corporate world: just pick up the VMs," said a source.
"It is a familiar environment for customers and less threatening to IT admins because it involves tools they are comfortable with," he added.
Vendors are vying for a piece of the action in the IaaS and PaaS markets, a space currently ruled by Amazon Web Services, which owns a higher global share than Microsoft, IBM, salesforce.com and Google combined.
Pricing for vCHS has yet to materialise, but if the service does make a dent in AWS's sales, be sure that Bezos and co will react with further drops.
Channel peeps are surprised HP has not yet stood up its own [IaaS] service in the UK, and say similar moves from Dell, Oracle and EMC had also failed to show up in partner land locally.
VMware said it was not able to comment until the service is officially launched. ®


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The single most important factor in maintaining a beautiful lawn is proper mowing. Poor mowing practices can have many devastating effects on the lawn that no amount of fertilizer, no amount of water, and no amount of pesticides can correct. The three most common mowing errors are improper cutting height, improper frequency of mowing and mowing with a dull blade.
Turf grass researchers have identified the ideal cutting height range for each of the turf grasses we commonly use here for our lawns. Cut St. Augustine grass at 2 1/2 to 3 inches; for the hybrid or "Tif" Bermuda grasses, 1/2 to 3/4 inch; and for common Bermuda grass, 1/2 to 1 inch. Make sure you know which turf grass is in your lawn and set your mower accordingly.
Of equal importance to cutting height is mowing frequency. Associated with mowing frequency is the somewhat controversial subject of whether or not the clippings should be removed from the lawn.
The frequency at which the lawn should be mowed is dependent on the growth rate of the lawn. The lawn should be mowed when the height of the turf is such that no more than 1/3 of the grass blade is removed at one mowing. If the mower is set for 3 inches, then the lawn should be mowed when it reaches 4 1/2 inches in height.
If this criterion for mowing frequency is followed, clippings will not need to be removed. The grass clippings simply fall back into the turf and the nutrients they contain (up to 3 percent nitrogen) will be available for future use by the lawn.
Since mowing frequency is dependent on the growth rate of the lawn and since fertilizer plays an important role in determining the lawn's growth rate, you must also use common sense when fertilizing your lawn. If you have to mow the lawn too often, you should consider reducing the fertilizer application rate and using a fertilizer that has at least 50% of its nitrogen in a slow release form (i.e., sulfur-coated urea). Use of a slow release form of nitrogen is beneficial in reducing the rapid flush of growth that can occur when nitrate and/or ammonium sources of nitrogen are used. The nitrogen source(s) is provided on each fertilizer bag.
If your lawn is a mixture of two turf grasses, such as common Bermuda and St. Augustine, use the proper height for the grass you want to encourage. If you want St. Augustine, cut at 3 inches; the Bermuda grass will hate it. If your lawn is shaded or receives heavy use, move the cutting height up a half inch or so from the above ranges. Also, mowing at the highest level of the stated ranges helps conserve water by creating a living mulch, shading the ground and reducing evaporation.
Then be sure to fertilize correctly and mow at the proper height and interval for your lawn grass.
The "Don't Bag It" program reduces the time, money and labor involved in caring for lawns. In fact, studies have shown that homeowners who practice the "Don't Bag It" program spend 38% less time in mowing the lawn as compared to the time required when bagging the lawn clippings. In addition, having to purchase plastic lawn bags is avoided.
One of the first reactions most homeowners have when it is suggested that the lawn clippings be left on the lawn during mowing rather than bagged is that these clippings will cause thatch. This is simply not true.
Grass clippings do not contain a great deal of lignin and they decompose fairly rapidly. These grass clippings are high in nutrient value. They usually contain 4% nitrogen, 2% potassium and around 1/2% phosphorus, as well as smaller amounts of other essential nutrients plants need. These all will be returned, in time, to the lawn. The return of grass clippings to the lawn is the same as giving it small amounts of fertilizer continuously with no risk of creating a thatch problem at all.


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The Lay Pastor program is designed to help members across the Rocky Mountain Conference to have the tools and knowledge to be able to be more effective as they minister to their community, help to grow a healthy and active local church, and to support their local pastor. Each time we meet we will have a theological focus as well as a ministry based focus.
In this program you will be exposed to a variety of areas of ministry and develop a deeper theological understanding. Below are just a few areas that will be covered.
Potential Theological Topics
- Salvation
- Sanctuary
- State of the Dead
- Sabbath
- Second Coming
- Spirit of Prophecy
- Trinity
- Prayer
Potential Ministry Topics
- Servant Leadership
- Evangelism & outreach
- Bible Studies
- Preaching
- Pastoral Visitations
- Conflict Management
- Social Media
- Discipleship
The Lay Pastor Program is currently planning to have cohorts in Denver and Grand Junction.
|Denver Cohort Dates
|Grand Junction Cohort Dates
|January 31- February 2, 2020
|February 7-9, 2020
|April 24-26, 2020
|May 1-3, 2020
|September 11-13, 2020
|September 18-20, 2020
For more information contact Pastor Nate Skaife [email protected]


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About Us
Lada Yakubovich
Director of Communications
Lada is an internationally recognized PR Manager and Brand Architect. She structured creative solutions for leading IT and security organizations. Lada coordinates strategic communications and high-tech PR and Marketing campaigns in cyber safety and government IT sectors. She speaks two languages.
Valentin Saitarli
Managing Director & Partner
Valentin was involved in more than six companies as a co-founder. Valentin is able to structure creative solutions for efficient and complex marketing operations, starting from an idea to full-scale implementation. His extensive experience includes major companies such as Apple, Uber, Mega Industry, in which Valentin acquired advanced expertise in the development of corporate and marketing strategy. Valentin is fluent in four languages.
Zia Khaidarov
Head of Communication Eurasian Region
With over 13 years of expertise in international trading, shipping and marketing, Zia brings knowledge and understanding of a large scale projects, and related marketing strategies. He develops solutions for top tier global trading houses. Zia creates a bridge between Eurasian and European clients of EPR Solutions.
Jiai Zhang
Business Development CH
Jiai Zhang is originally from Beijing, China. She obtained a dual- degree from China and Purdue University for her undergraduate. Continuing her education, Jiai went to Cornell for her Master's degree in Food Science with an Applied Economic minor. Her life goal is to facilitate and improve communications oversees and help bridge the gap between countries in order to help achieve more sustainable businesses and a more sustainable world.
Victor Vaivodiss
Strategic & Managing Partner
Victor has over 15 years of experience in Public Relations, Consulting and B2B Marketing and is an expert in different up-sale methodologies. He believes that media coverage opens up new horizons for products and services. A combination of strong reputation and brand management may skyrocket almost every project to success, because people do not buy goods and services, they buy relations, stories and magic. Victor speaks three languages.
Maksim Bogomolov
Marketing Director & Partner
As an innate leader and interpreter with more then 8 years of experience in International Business Development and Marketing, Max takes brand building to the next level. He coordinates media relations of international Financial Institutions, EPC and Trading Companies. Max speaks three languages.
Kristina Birk
Creative Director
Kristina Birk an American actress, producer, and writer. After completing her bachelor's degree at the Academy of National Economy in 2009, Kristina studied Stanislavsky at The Neighborhood Playhouse, the original Meisner technique school in New York City. In 2013, Kristina joined Orphans Productions LLC based in NYC and LA, which led to her involvement with six original theatre and film projects produced by the group. Kristina is fluent in five languages.
Yuri Zimin
Public Speaker & Partner
Mr. Zimin is a Marketing Guru with more than 25 years of experience in public speaking, MLM, and crowd engagements. His expertise lies in the preparation of top-class leaders and C-level business executives. In our company, Yuri coaches and helps with the preparation of speakers who appear in front of audiences of over a thousand people. In addition, Mr. Zimin comfortably advocates and coaches audiences of over ten thousand people. He is fluent in three languages.
Edwina Alice Wong
Executive Assistant
Edwina Alice Wong is an adaptable global citizen with working experience in the legal, banking and education sectors. A First-Class International Relations graduate from King's College London and a current dual Master's International History student at Columbia University and the London School of Economics, she has balanced her studies with extracurricular activities, honing her marketing and consultancy skills through various student society commitments.
Jean Marie Coulbery
Strategic Partner
Mr. Jean Marie Coulbary has more than three decades of experience working with business and government. He is currently based in Washington, DC, where he gained a reputation as a specialist in using communications tools to foster effective relationships between African governments and the United States. During these years, he developed special relationships with heads of state and governments, captains of industry and non-governmental organizations. Mr. Coulbary has spent more than 25 years traveling throughout the world, meeting government officials, working with businesses and negotiating contracts. After his success in communications he join Exclusive PR Solutions as Strategic Partner.
Eileen Merwin
Writing Director
Award winning author, Eileen Merwin, is awaiting publication of her 20th children's book, Nightmarish New York. Ironically, having researched and written nine spooky titles for Bearport Publishers Inc., she is also an accomplished ghost writer, having composed and edited successful ivy-league admissions essays, as well as bios, grants and press releases. Eileen earned her MFA in writing from Brooklyn College, and most recently won a Writer's Digest prize for published article in 2016; first prize for regional fiction in Indie Book Award 2017 competition. This year she has been placed on the Children's Book Council List of authors whose titles were shared with 35,000 kids nationally and selected as their favorites.
Kalu-Kalu Ugwuomo Jr
Director of Business Development | Africa
Kalu-Kalu Ugwuomo Jr. has over 10 years of experience in the international business development with expertise on African markets. Currently Mr. Ugwuomo is the Director of Business Development at African Division of Exclusive PR Solutions. In the past, Mr Ugwuomo was the co-founder / North American Director of Nexus Africa a global network of African social entrepreneurs. Kalu is a graduate of Howard University and The United States Institute for Peace in Washington DC. Kalu was a Senior Associate at the Bronfman Family Office. He speaks 4 languages: English, Spanish, French, Igbo
Vicky Heldan
Branding Expert | Africa
Vicky Heldan also known as Victory Ifeoma Njoku is a Branding expert for Exclusive PR Solutions with business expertise in the African and international market. She offers her services by developing brands and reputation management for high profile clients in government, as well as key players of industries. Her aim is to showcase a great deal of the African content to the world by connecting business and government through effective Branding, PR and Communication.
Grace Alford-Hamburg
Social Media and Marketing Analyst
Prior to joining the Exclusive PR Solutions team, Grace worked as a social media manager and freelance writer. She graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Comparative Literature and Society. At Columbia, she conducted extensive research on political rhetoric, online discourse, and legal theory, culminating in her award-winning thesis on the deportation discourse and policies of Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump. Grace speaks English and French.
Akerke Iskakova
Fashion Model | Influencer & Partner
Despite her young age, Akerke Iskakova has dynamically developed her professional modeling career, having become the face of American and European glossy covers multiple times. The model's exotic Eurasian appearance attracted the attention of the jury of the international Miss National Universe beauty content, where Akerke became a winner. The model graced the magazine covers of Top city, Surreal Mag, Faddy, Ellements, Gmaro, FHM Netherlands, #1MAG. Akerke's hobbies are fencing and dancing. She studies Fashion TV and Modeling in the Modeling school of New York
Kirill Bezverhi
Global Media Director & Partner
With 10 years of experience in PR and business journalism, Kirill gained a reputation as a specialist in marketing communication, finance & blockchain media. He was a co-founder & CMO of various investment funds and Head of PR for one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges. As a PR expert, Kirill helped tens of businesses with communications and PR and launched the largest community of blockchain PR specialists in CIS region.


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A perfect dinner for 1, that can be easily multiplied for 2, 3, or 4.
I ducked out of Lincoln Center's outdoor screening of the opera during intermission last night because I was hungry. I couldn't leave the Upper West Side without stopping at Whole Foods for some delicious dinner fixings! I knew exactly what I was craving too: red meat. But I didn't want anything too filling like a burger, or steak and potatoes. I wanted something light and refreshing but also decadent. So I opted for a small sliced steak complimented by a lemony, peppery arugula salad. I threw in some baby heirloom tomatoes for color, and a little sweetness, and shaved Pecorino for a creamy, salty contrast. The recipe is below. (I promise, it's super easy.) Enjoy!
Serves 1
- One small beef tenderloin, about 6 ounces
- sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 cups of baby arugula, washed and dried
- 1 cup of baby heirloom tomatoes, washed and dried
- 1 tsp of balsamic vinegar
- 1-2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon
- Pecorino cheese, for shaving
Kitchen Essentials:
- A non-stick, stove top grill pan
- Cute plates! (OK, maybe they're not essential, but they're definitely a necessity for me!)
- Bring the beef tenderloin to room temperature, and season liberally on both sides with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil (to prevent the meat from sticking to the grill pan).
- Place the grill pan over medium heat. Once it's hot, add the fillet and let cook, without moving it, for about 3 minutes, or until nicely browned. Turn the meat and continue to grill for another 3 minutes without moving.
- Remove the fillet and let rest on a cutting board or plate for about 5 minutes, to allow carry-over cooking.
- While you're letting the beef is sitting, slice the biggest of the baby tomatoes in half. Place the arugula and baby tomatoes in a bowl, and toss in the olive oil, and vinegar. Squeeze half a lemon over the the salad, and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Toss again and transfer to your [pretty] plate.
- Carve the beef into 1/2 or 1/3 inch thick slices. The meat should be medium-rare: browned with dark char marks on the outside, and red on the inside. Place on the plate, next to salad.
- With a knife, or a cheese shaver if you have it, slice the Pecorino into thin, attractively irregular slivers. Place the slivers over the salad.
- Bon appétit!!


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It's time for departure, otherwise, I might forget the feeling of the journey. It's always the same every year.
The journey I had is just like a long long dream because the scenery is so amazing.
Compared with the place I live, that journey is absolutely a beautiful dream.
Just until I got used to the land I stood, I could finally believe that I was in the foreign country for real.
As the journey ended, that feeling also faded as the time went by, and all I have are the unclear memory and the pictures which look unreal.


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UN to unveil permanent memorial in New York honouring victims of transatlantic slave trade
"For over 400 years, more than 15 million men, women and children were the victims of the tragic transatlantic slave trade, one of the darkest chapters in human history.
Every year on 25 March, the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade offers the opportunity to honour and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the brutal slavery system. The International Day also aims at raising awareness about the dangers of racism and prejudice today.
In order to more permanently honour the victims, a memorial will be erected at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The winning design for the memorial, The Ark of Return Video by Rodney Leon, an American architect of Haitian descent, was selected through an international competition and announced in September 2013."
Form the UN website
I'd have to say the numbers are off by quite a bit. There are presently many more millions than 15, who are victims today of the effects of the Transatlantic slave trade. In North, South and Central America many multitudes still suffer the social and economic hardships brought on by this travesty. Not to mention the cost to Africa itself, due to the loss of so many potential contributors to her legacy.


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