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VERIFICALO by Positive ID is now available to solve identity theft, one of the most common means to all sorts of delinquent activity and its consequences. Identification is no longer enough and therefore we need a way to verify the identity of individuals.
It's an Identity Verification Network that works in real time and backed by many important businesses. With VERIFICALO by Positive ID you can make sure that the identity of employees or representatives of many different companies is real.
Using the VERIFICALO App by Positive ID you can verify the identity of the employees with whom you interact at home, office or anywhere. The VERIFICALO App by Positive ID is exclusively designed for personal use and it includes up to a maximum of 12 FREE successful identity verification transactions per month.
1) Ask the visiting employee if he/she is enrolled in Positive ID
2) Ask the employee for his/her National ID number and type into the application
3) Ask the employee for his/her security PIN number (4 digits) and type into the application
4) The application will display information on the employee (names, last names, national ID number, picture and name of the company for whom he works or represents)
5) The user must review CAREFULLY the information displayed and COMPARE the picture with the person being verified. THE PICTURE AVAILABLE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE FOR YOUR SECURITY.
6) If you want to test the application, please use the following national id's to test it:
Step 1: Enter national id 13568944
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Step 3: Confirm if you want Deny or allow access.
This is an example of what you would see for an Authorized employee. You should carefully check the Member names, company and photo. It should be considered valid, but the decision is up to you.
Many important businesses already have their employees enrolled in the Positive ID Identity Verification Network to offer security to their customers. However, it is very important that you require all employees to identify themselves using VERIFICALO by Positive ID.
1) Up to 12 FREE successful identity verification transactions per month
2) Displays all employee information exactly as vouched for by the respective employer.
3) Displays the picture of the employee as the most important security feature.


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A complete growing guide to fill your garden with colour and scent
Like most of us, I love roses (until the thorns rip your hands off) and have amassed an eclectic collection over the years. Apart from sweet peas, you're hard-pressed to find a group of plants with such astounding scent.
I find it very disappointing to find a rose without perfume, although I do have a couple I tolerate because they do other things.
One of these is my unknown rambler – it does its stuff, then that's it. It gets blackspot and takes up too much room. However, its 'stuff' is a brilliant show of cream/apricot clusters. It is trained up a stout bamboo trellis at the edge of the tropical border.
There's two climbing James Galway from David Austin Roses on the drive fence, with warm pink blooms fading to pale pink packed with an unfeasible amount of petals. it has a lovely 'old rose' scent, is disease resistant, almost thornless and performs well in shade. One downside, the flowers suffer from 'balling' in persistent rain – but you can't have everything.
A climbing Claire Austin rose, which clambers through the old apple tree has large, cupped, creamy white blooms with a strong fragrance of myrrh, meadowsweet, and vanilla.
Leah Tutu is a fragrant modern shrub rose with large multi-petalled golden yellow blooms (although to me, they look more like dark apricot).
Latest in the rose club is climber Crown Princess Margareta from David Austin Roses. It's in a partially shady spot, so has taken some time to get going but promises to be a highlight in my east-facing border.
Dark red hips on Rosa glauca
Rosa glauca, the red leaf rose, is a must-have. It's a species rose (you can find it in the wild, not here, but it grows as far north as Scandinavia).
Its flowers are simple and lovely, pink/white singles, with bluish-green to purple leaves, followed by showy dark red hips. The flowers are loved by pollinators, the fruit by birds.
Plants have some thorns, so make a great natural boundary, as the arching branches grow from 5-8ft.
Among the more motley members of my crew are a large cream single floribunda, a yellow hybrid tea climber with no scent and rampant black spot and an aged red floribunda in the front garden which has flowered right through the last two winters.
Two surprise stars are a little orange climbing floribunda (supposed to be Harlequin), so nearly discarded in 2014. Its rich colour and red-toned leaves have been moved into my new 'hot bed' and it's racing away.
The other is an unknown dark fuchsia climbing sport I bought years ago at a Northumbrian stately home's walled garden (I can't even remember which one) – it blossoms its heart out, with a great perfume.
Lovely Desdemona
I also have Desdemona, one of David Austin's three new English roses at The Chelsea Flower Show 2015. It produces chalice-shaped blooms from early summer until the first frosts. Peachy pink buds open to reveal pure white blooms, with a hint of pink at the earliest stage of flowering.
The blooms are not harmed by rain and have an intense myrrh fragrance. A strong, healthy shrub with broad, open growth. 4 x 3ft.
David Austin roses are available to order at www.davidaustinroses.co.uk; order line: 01902 376300 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Why bare-root roses are good to grow
It seems everyone loves roses, but many people are wary of planting them supplied bare-root.
It's nothing to fear – bare-root is quite literally what it says – the plants are dormant, pruned and to an untrained eye, do look a bit dead.
However, give them the right conditions and they'll soon burst into growth.
They're usually better value and quality, and you have a bigger choice of varieties from both specialist growers and at garden centres.
Here are the differences between them and container specimens and how to plant them.
Potted guide: bare-root roses
- Plant in late autumn at leaf fall and from late winter to early spring, before growth resumes.
- Avoid planting in the middle of winter when the ground is frozen or waterlogged.
- Available from November to March, usually mail order.
- Plants are dug from the open ground and packed to prevent the roots drying out.
- They usually have a wider root spread than containerised plants.
- Plant immediately.
Containerised roses
- In garden centres from November to March. They are bare-root roses planted up in pots to prevent them drying out.
- Plant immediately.
Container-grown roses
- Available all year round. Grown in containers for a growing season or more.
- Plant at any time.
- Comparatively costly.
How to plant roses
Mix in a bucket of rotted organic matter per square metre into the planting area.
For a single rose, dig a hole twice the width of the roots and the depth of a spade's blade.
Apply general fertiliser (blood, fish, and bone or Growmore), at 100g per sqm over the surface, forking it in.
Tease out the roots of container plants. Place the rose in the centre of the hole and make sure the graft union is at soil level (to avoid rose dieback). Backfill and water thoroughly.
If you are replacing roses with new ones, replace the soil to a depth and width of 45cm, as roses are at risk from replant disease, also known as soil sickness.
How to prune roses
It's important to prune back roses after planting to encourage them to make strong, vigorous new growth. Remove dead, damaged and weak growth.
Hybrid tea: Cut stems hard back to 10-15cm.
Floribunda: Prune back to about 15cm from ground level.
Ramblers and climbers: Cut stems back to 30-40cm from ground level.
Shrub and species roses: Leave the remaining strong stems unpruned.
General rose care
Check out my review of ecofective's Rose Defender spray here.
Feeding: Apply rose fertiliser at 100g per sqm, every spring, repeat in midsummer.
Mulching: Use well-rotted stable manure, in a layer of up to 8cm deep, or compost or chipped bark, immediately after feeding. Leave a 10cm gap between mulch and stems.
Watering: Water well in dry spells for at least two summers.

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Squad news for Turf Moor trip
There's good news and bad news for Ian Holloway who named his squad for Saturday's trip to Turf Moor on Thursday afternoon.
Former Clarets midfielder Richard Chaplow, who has missed the last three games with a calf injury, is fit to travel, but Danny Shittu is ruled out with a sore groin.
Striker Jermaine Easter has recovered from a bang on the foot he suffered while netting twice for the Under 21s at Ipswich on Tuesday. He will be fighting for a striking berth with Steve Morison, DJ Campbell, Simeon Jackson and Scott McDonald, who is restored to the squad after a two match absence.
Ed Upson, signed from Yeovil on deadline day, is, like Jackson, included for the first time since his arrival. Young keeper Denzel Gerrar (19) looks set to be on the bench in the continued absence of David Forde (thigh), with fellow Academy product Jack Powell also included in the 20.
Club captain Paul Robinson, who has yet to feature under Ian Holloway, could be in line for a recall at centre back in place of Shittu and Shane Lowry (suspension), although Shaun Williams is an option in that position too.


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UTSA Beat: Softball team hosts UTSA Classic
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Coming off its first victory of the season, the softball team welcomes Rutgers, Boise State, Iowa State and Missouri State for the three-day UTSA Classic.
UTSA plays back-to-back on the classic's opening day Friday. The Roadrunners take on Missouri State and Iowa State at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Roadrunner Field.
The Roadrunners won the finale of a three-game series last weekend at Lamar. Vivian Tijerina homered twice in a 7-3 victory.
Baseball: Left-hander Michael Kraft from Churchill gets the start Friday as the team opens the season and kicks off a four-game series against Air Force.
First pitch is 6 p.m. at Roadrunner Field.
Basketball: The I-35 rivalry against Texas State resumes Saturday. The UTSA women play at home, while the men take to the road in San Marcos. Both games start at 4 p.m.


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Michael Jackson dies on June 25 at the age of 50. He left behind three children.
CLICK HERE for report.
It's sad, the 80's – my growing up years – would never have been that fun without him (and Madonna and Cindy Lauper, of course). Though he became more and more twisted over the years, it's still sad knowing that a once great artist had died and failed to redeem himself.
My 8-year old nephew, who's just recently been converted into an MJ fan after watching a DVD of his concerts, would be devastated when he finds out later. He's been practicing the Moonwalk and has learned to search for old MJ videos in YouTube. This news will definitely break his heart.


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PennyRoyal Films and Yamaha teamed up last year to produce a video with ex-LIMP BIZKIT guitarist/BLACK LIGHT BURNS mainman Wes Borland and world-renowned luthier John Gudesi to talk about the process and design of the Wes Borland signature guitar by Yamaha. PennyRoyal Films has just released a segment of the video for the fans' enjoyment. Watch the six-minute clip below.
BLACK LIGHT BURNS recently finalized the track listing for its upcoming "covers" album and DVD package. Entitled "Cover Your Heart and The Anvil Pants Odyssey", it will feature the following cuts:
01. Forkboy (LARD)
02. So Alive (LOVE AND ROCKETS)
03. Hungry Like The Wolf (DURAN DURAN)
04. Lucretia My Reflection (SISTERS OF MERCY)
05. Rid Of Me (PJ HARVEY)
06. The Art Of Self Defense (JESUS LIZARD)
07. On The Bound (FIONA APPLE)
08. I Am The Sun (SWANS)
09. Blood Red Head On Fire (BIGDUMBFACE)
10. Search And Destroy (IGGY AND THE STOOGES)
11. Drowning Together Dying Alone (unreleased "Cruel Melody" instrumental)
12. Giving In Again (unreleased Cruel Melody instrumental)
13. Failing (unreleased "Cruel Melody" instrumental)
14. Mesopotamia (Assyrian Mix)
15. Lie (Seth Vogt Club Mix)
Borland previously stated about the set, "[BLACK LIGHT BURNS] started recording a few covers at the end of 2007, and when we finished, we realized that it's super-fun and that we like a lot of songs, so we started to record more and then it hit us. Why not take seven or eight covers, and the two B-sides from 'Cruel Melody' [BLACK LIGHT BURNS' debut album], and a couple of remixes and put it out? No! Let's not just put that out. Let's take that, and pair it with a DVD of four videos from 'Cruel Melody' and an hour-plus tour documentary, live footage, a 'making-of' the 'Lie' video, and a bunch of pictures from tour and crap. So we thought about it. It seems like a good idea. We're into it. Do we plan on releasing it soon you ask? Is the atomic weight of cobalt 58.9?"
"Cruel Melody" was released in June 2007 via producer Ross Robinson's new label I Am: Wolfpack.


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|Photo by Mari from Build a Barn: No Pattern Construction
CLICK HERE to read Mari's review of BUILD A BARN.
In her blog profile, Mari describes herself this way:
"Mild-mannered college professor by day, fearless quilter by night!"
Note: Mari and I have never met in person,
but we've followed each other's blogs for quite a while,
shared considerable email correspondence,
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It is very evident that the show changed F.R.I.E.N.D.S actor Matt LeBlanc's life and his character Joey Tribbiani changed ours. The character of a person with a kid's mind fitted in an adult's body could not have resulted better with any other actor as it came out with Matt LeBlanc and these old advertisements are a proof of it.
Surprisingly, Matt LeBlanc's reel life mirrored his real life as he himself was a struggling actor before F.R.I.E.N.D.S happened to him. He did various small assignments and amongst many of those are these two commercials that ascertain that even when he is not on the show, he is our very own Joey!
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Getting Value For Junk Cars
Typically, when we have a car that doesn't work we will take it to the junk yard and have it scrapped. However, for many cars this could be a new lease on life. Knowing that we buy junk cars in winter garden fl and take their parts for others that need them is a great way to get rid of your car.
Scrap parts
At the time we get rid of our cars they have served their purpose. They have gotten us back and forth to work, taken us to fun and exciting places and have just been a part of our lives. Taking your car to a place that purchases them for spare parts not only puts money in your pocket but offers a valuable resource for others.
New parts
New parts will cost someone a lot of money. Parts to cars that were in accidents or are no longer are made can be found in these junk cars that we sell or donate. The option for a new part is not always the best option either. New parts are shiny, have a warranty and may last longer, however, they could be made cheaper and just might not work in an older vehicle.
Restoring cars
If you are into restoring old cars finding these parts could save you thousands of dollars. Old classic cars can be found in these lots as well. Anything from seats to steering wheels, spark plugs to fuzzy dice can all be used in the restoration of these classic cars.
Hidden gold
One way that you can make extra money is by going to these car lots as well. Taking the time to do a little research on others looking for these specific parts can make you extra money. Locate the cars, the parts and the people and connect them together as a broker while making money from all sides.


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Wulfenite is a stone of transformation, creativity and healing through Earth connection. Wulfenite supports artistic creativity as it stimulates inspiration and persistence while completing projects. Wulfenite is a stone of originality, bringing new ideas and concepts to visual, written and other creative artists. Wulfenite is a useful stone as it assists in accepting the less positive aspects of life and prevents despondency when faced with negative feelings/situations. This stone facilitates moving easily and quickly from the physical level to the psychic, intuitive, or spiritual levels. It is said to access the past, present and future to aid communication and contacts with the spirit world, opening a channel to bring spiritual vibrations down to earth. Wulfenite facilitates recognition of soul links you have made agreement with to meet in the present life. Wulfenite helps one to recognize soul contracts, facilitates the bonding between two souls while their purpose or life lesson is examined, and enables release once the lesson has been learned. It is a stone that can be used with white magic, supporting and enhancing ritual working and journeying, and regaining magical knowledge that one had in other lives. Such knowledge may come from temples of ancient Egypt or Greece or from the more recent past.
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Eric Prydz is grossly talented, and his ambitious productions, both music and visual, all too often inspire late night grips of FOMO and shivering anxiety.
EPIC 4.0 was an absolutely incredible tour, what with some of the most innovative stage design in history, and it's already set the bar way up in the stratosphere. Now, as promised, EPIC 5.0 is about to blow that old shit out of the water. Prydz just uploaded a photo of the stage design and visuals in development, and it looks nothing less than breathtaking.
It won't be too long before we get a video teaser of the new works in action, but if he can pull off this insane of a show with EPIC 4.0, just imagine what's in store with this upcoming tour.
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We are Coming Back Soon
Hurricane Harvey hit us hard. We will be back and better soon. Happy Beekeeping – read more Continue reading We are Coming Back Soon
Hurricane Harvey hit us hard. We will be back and better soon. Happy Beekeeping – read more Continue reading We are Coming Back Soon
Can Bees Survive a major weather system? Try these tips to secure your bees before the wind hits your hives hard. Continue reading How to Prepare Beehives for Hurricanes
That little dot on one bee is a Queen Mark. It helps the beekeeper to always know where the Queen is located. Continue reading Why Does That Bee Have A Dot Of Paint on Her Back?
Indoor beekeeping and observation hives are becoming incredibly popular in urban areas. Continue reading Observation Hives are a Hot New Trend in Urban Hobby Beekeeping
Bee smokers are very beautiful and shiny when they are new. After a few uses, they begin to show signs of use. over time, the residue and creosote build up inside the smoker can cause it to operate poorly.
A working bee smoker is a necessity when handling your hives. The smell of a mammal approaching puts the bees on high alert. The scent of smoke masks the human odor slightly The plumes of smoke from a smoker make the bees think that they need to gorge on honey just in case the hive is on fire. You are basically tricking them into going deeper into the hive which is safer for you and them.
Have you ever thought about proper smoker maintenance? Most beekeepers just scrape the residue out and keep going. There is more to maintaining your smoker than just a quick clean up. Continue reading "Clean your Bee Smoker To Make it Last Longer"
The first question anyone asks when they find out that you are getting into beekeeping is most often regarding stings.
They ask things like:
The simple and honest answer to the root question is – sometimes.
Honey Bees will avoid stinging you unless it is necessary because they die if the stinger is pulled from their body.
Continue reading "5 ways to avoid getting stung in the Bee Yard"
The Bees Need Our Help Planting a Pollinator Garden can be rewarding for everyone. Deciding what to plant can be difficult. Use this guide to find something that you can grow and help #savethebees. Trees to Bring In Bees Bees and Trees need each other. Plant some trees if you can. Alders Basswood Black locust Fruit trees, especially apple, plum, and cherry Hazels Maples Redbud … Continue reading Top 100 Plants You Can Grow To Help Increase Bee Population
Which foods do we stand to lose if the bees all die off? Continue reading 100+ Crops That Will Die If We Don't Save the Honey Bees #SaveTheBees #BringBackTheBees #PollinatorWeek
Because it is #pollinatorweek, we are listing our favorite plants for pollinators. Today's focus is on herbal varieties. Pictured at left Mr. Stacky Herb Planter Even if you are limited on space, you can plant a small herb garden to attract bees and other pollinators. These 10 herbs are perfect for a beginning herb gardener. Bonus: You will have herbs on hand to use for … Continue reading 10 Herbs for your Pollinator Garden
Plant these 15 shrubs to increase bee traffic in your area. #pollinatorweek Continue reading 15 Best Shrubs to Attract Pollinators


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Thursday, January 22, 2009
American Idol Night....Louisville
Sure bet gal....Oh goodness...almost seems like another bad prom dress girl from last night. Lets see if she still walks out with a positive attitude if she doesn't make it. Like she states. Song choice....Hero by Mariah Carey. Simon called her a donkey...comparing it to the racetracks of horses at the end line. Surprise. She didn't make it....and she's a little pissy about it. She belts out Mariah while mom stands there and closes her eyes and sways to the "beauty" of her daughters voice.
Joanna P....trying to make it, since 16....she's cute. You wanna like her. Cara recognized her. I like her too Cara! They all say yes. And she's crying. Your gonna make me cry girl. Stop! Your good.
Mark Mudd....he's had bad luck...almost died 5 times....a little scary. Be careful?? Threat?? You tell him Paula! WEIRD. Mark, not Paula (hahaha)
Brent...He's a hottie...I'd blush if he looked at me while singing and winked...(cause they do that sometimes)....The judges are bantering back and forth while this guy stands there. They all say yes.
They keep bringing up the Supernerd...he better be interesting.
Commercial break thought: Don't people have friends, enemies, parents to tell them gently, politely that singing is not for them? You know, as I sit here, I hope I have the fortitude to be able to tell my kid if she sounds really bad that maybe she should sit it out. I don't know, could any of you?
How was that sheep girl?
Zebra guy. NO WAY!
Very large Michael Jackson wannabe....you crack me up.
Piano guy...lets see if you can do it. You seem sweet. He makes me think of Robin Thicke & Elliot Yamin..(me and Simon were right there). Your through to Hollywood.
oh, oh, it's Supernerd....dude your losing me with this Chinese stuff. I hope all this studying can help you sing. Dude, your losing Paula again. Kidding, she's curious why your here. It's a singing contest. I'm not sure how to describe you and your singing. You laugh, so I laugh. You make a funny. No, you did! I'm laughing so hard right now cause you just took a drink of Paula's water and made sweet love to her straw. I'm dying!
Day 2 auditions...
Stay at home mom....her daughter is so cute...Aretha song....you go girl. They all say yes.
Stop yawning you Paula, Simon, Randy, Cara....I'm tired, it's late.
Loving the pumped up Whooaaa guy! Loving the energy. Wish you could wake me up in the morning. Aaron....he's gonna be....whoa....screaming it, not singing it....LOL. Ryan has come in to check out the commotion. Awww, he's didnt make it and deflated. Too intense! Bummer, get em next year.
The News gal. She looks tall. She has a cheatsheet on her arm. Ewww, stop singing...please, please...No really, STOP! I bet the News guy is hitting himself cause you look like you can sing. Tall News Gal, I AGREE with Simon. Give up music. I'm sorry they made you cry though.
Felicia...I like your Natasha Bedingfield...I love her.
Here's the touching story part of the show. Wow, her mom looks more like her sister. And mom is funny. This is love...watching them appreciate each other...a little tear. Hope you sound good. Wow, I like-y your original song...you are fun. I hope you make your mama those millions :)
11 ramblings of your own:
- Cammie said...
I was wondering if you would mention the very large guy.
His name is Patrick (duh, on the shirt) he is from my home town and works with a local radio stations morning show. They sent them there on a dare to see if he could get on. He was actually on last year too but just really quick. That is ALL they were talking about this morning. He is a total nerd that used to stalk there show and finally they just brought him in.
- January 22, 2009
- Melissa said...
This season seems a little blahhh??? Can't put my finger on it. There a few good ones last week. Can't wait to see until next week.
- January 22, 2009
- Melissa said...
Oh and I'm going to have to back and watch the shows 'with' you ;)
- January 22, 2009
- Unknown said...
I'm really not happy because they didn't show Steven. :( Maybe he'll be on next week or Hollywood week? Ugh. Oh well.
It was still a great show... I felt SO BAD for Rebecca and the comment Kara made!! No matter how terrible she was, you just don't assume something like that! Geesh.
- January 22, 2009
- Maki said...
Damn it, I missed last night:(
It's sooo chilly here in FL - help me.. Can I come back to the island and would you hug me?
- January 22, 2009
- Lyndsay said...
Ack! You are making me want to watch TV and I'm weaning off the TV addiction, LOL!
- January 22, 2009
- Unknown said...
I don't normally watch AI but I had it on in the background last night, while I was reading a book. I felt sorry for the News Gal and how they thought she was making a joke of her audition and she almost started crying. You're right now, I'm tone deaf and I've never had a problem with family or friends being shy about how bad my voice is.
- January 22, 2009
- Katy said...
I love this show and cannot wait to see what happens next week. Love your comments on this.
- January 22, 2009
- MammaDucky said...
Ok, not sure how I missed this, but on TMZ they have a clip of a guy, Mark Mudd. Horrible singer, but nice guy. Upon being told no, he told them "Take care and be careful." Apparently the judges thought he was threatening them! Poor guy looked so confused. It's a southern thang. I ALWAYS tell people "be careful" when I'm leaving/they're leaving. It's always, "ok hun, take care, be careful." The judges should apologize to the poor guy.
- January 22, 2009
- Anonymous said...
Sometimes I wonder how they pass people through but then it's all edited so it's so hard to say. My favorite part is when they do the musical horror montage. Soooo bad.
- January 22, 2009
- Anonymous said...
i felt sorry for Mr. Mudd since they obviously singled him out as the creep de jour
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Vulnerable Communities
What is a vulnerable community?
A community where families gather who come with less - less confidence, emotional bouyancy, ability to connect, often with the effects of drugs and alcohol lingering in their lives.
How is mainly music involved?
Each week, Session Facilitators take mainly music sessions in a community-based holistic program or a Government facility, where sessions contribute to the connection between parent and child, where smiles and delight are increased, where joy is found.
Children grow in their literacy and numeracy development.
Parents are encouraged through participation in their children's lives.
Families establish happy memories.
Children's brains develop and flourish, with important neural connections being formed.
Parents increase their capacity to parent.
Families connect in a safe, rewarding environment
mainly music collaborates with organisations who provide other strands of care and contribute to the development of the children and their families.
Here's a recent account of the work of mainly music.
"Isolation is the state of feeling alone and without friends or help," states Collins English Dictionary.
Here's the opposite of isolation: inclusion, community, companionship, connect, unite, mingle, join.
Roskill South is an area boasting a diverse array of cultures so the risk of feeling cut off might be considered high. However, when the music starts on a mainly music day at Oasis Hub, there is a sense of fun, unity, and connection. At mainly music we know kids are kids wherever they come from and given half a chance to sing and play, they'll take it with gusto. At the Oasis Hub, the universal language of music means it doesn't matter so much that the mums might not have a common language. Here there are lots of smiles, impromptu 'sign' language, nodding and laughing – definitely a sign of connection.
"Isolation from family and friends may also contribute to anxiety", is another dictionary definition.
We love that in this rich environment of so many cultures, there is such a great community atmosphere. Isolation, anxiety and depression have lost ground in this cosmopolitan little pocket of Roskill South due to the benefits of mainly music's 30 minutes of pre-schoolers music and morning tea.
Funding the work of mainly music in these communities.
Unlike mainstream mainly music groups, these sessions are not able to be self-funding.
We rely on the generosity of people who understand the unique role mainly music plays in the lives of their families.
Where does mainly music connect with families doing life tough?
Wherever they congregate. Some families are confined to a space, like a prison or a live-in centre.
Some families come to a community centre local to their home. Other families are accessing additional services, along with their mainly music experience.
What are the outcomes?
Music transcends culture. When the songs start, the families engage.
Being fully present in the moment – without the pressure of whatever is at home, they can dance and sing, tap a drum, shake the Lycra panel.
Some families haven't had and don't have good relationships modelled to them.
Through the encouragement of the session facilitator, through the reinforcement of the positive song lyrics, through the enjoyment created between parent and child, a great deal of learning and development takes place. But for some of these families, there are short windows of time when we can assist them connect with their child.
Funding the work of mainly music for outcomes like these.
Unlike mainstream mainly music groups, these sessions are not able to be self-funding. We rely on the generosity of people who understand the unique role mainly music plays in the lives of their families.
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Striker misses Huddersfield visit but should be fit for festive fixtures
Paul Taylor remains sidelined for Saturday's game against Huddersfield.
The striker missed the wins against Charlton and Blackburn with a shoulder injury picked up against Leicester but Mick McCarthy is hopeful he will be available for the Christmas period.
"Paul won't be involved tomorrow," the Town boss told the Club website.
"He's still feeling his shoulder but we have a busy Christmas period coming up and he should be okay for that."
Saturday's game kicks off at 3pm with adults tickets priced from £23.50.
Subscribers to Ipswich Player can watch the full interview with Mick now.


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March Content Update for Guild Wars 2 has been released today and it brings not only content updates and bug fixes but also some news for skill balance. Click 'read more' to find full list of skill balance changes.
- Added evasion duration skill facts to skills.
- Reduced quickness from 100% attack speed to 50%.
- Kick and Kick (Rampage): Range increased to 300.
- Banner of Defense: Increased toughness and vitality granted to allies to 170.
- Banner of Discipline: Increased precision granted to allies to 170, critical damage to 15%.
- Banner of Strength: Increased power and condition damage granted to allies to 170.
- Banner of Tactics: Increased healing granted to allies to 170.
- Frenzy: The duration of quickness and its debuffs are now 5 seconds.
- Maul: Increased bleeding duration to 6 seconds; increased base damage by 26%.
- Counterattack: Reduced recharge to 15 seconds.
- Hilt Bash: Reduced recharge to 25 seconds.
- Quickening Zephyr: Now breaks stun; increased duration to 5 seconds.
- Black Widow Spider and White Raven pets: Now has the correct amount of vitality.
- Feline pets: Maul now applies consistent critical hits.
- Dark Path: Now unblockable.
- Life Siphon: Updated skill facts.
- Symbol of Protection: Updated skill facts.
- Symbol of Faith: Updated skill facts.
- Caltrops: Reduced duration to 10 seconds.
- Haste: Increased duration to 5 seconds.
- Elixir U: Removed Quickening Zephyr from the base elixir; now casts instantly and breaks stuns.
- Thumper Turret: Damage from base attacks increased by 66%; base attacks now cripple for 3 seconds.
- Shockwave: Increased damage by 66%; reduced recharge to 45 seconds.
- Rifle Turret: Increased damage from this turret's base and overcharged attacks by 50%.
- Surprise Shot: Increased damage by 50%.
- Rocket Turret: Reduced recharge to 50 seconds.
- Net Attack: Reduced recharge to 45 seconds.
- Flame Turret: Reduced recharge to 25 seconds.
- Throw Napalm: Reduced recharge to 30 seconds.
- Phantasmal Duelist: Reduced the range to 900.


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Hey Everyone! I am a 19 stay at home mom to two wonderful children! I have a 3 year old son and a 1 year old daughter. I know I am a young mom and I don't need to be reminded of that so please don't send any critisizing emails because i really don't care what your opinion is of me. Anyway, I am recently engaged but am having major problems with him (he is also the father of my children). I want to leave him but I want my children to have a family. I am basically just looking for someone to talk to through email at first and then it may lead to more. I am not a "whore" so don't get the wrong impression. If you are having spouse problems or in the same boat as me, I am a great person to talk to! And you never know, we may be the ones meant for each other! I will talk to guys between the ages of 19 and 30. E-mail me and maybe we will hit it off!
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text: At one point Chavez took a photographer's camera to snap a picture himself [Reuters] Security at the festival was tightened in advance of his arrival, with military police checking bags. The film, "South of the Border", paints a sympathetic portrait of a leader Stone says has helped the poor and who has been unfairly demonised by the US media. 'Cameras and genius' Chavez said of the film: "Rebirth is happening in Latin America, and Stone went to look for it and he found it. With his cameras and his genius, he's captured a good part of that rebirth." Stone spent extensive time with Chavez when making the film, for which he also interviewed the leaders of Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Cuba and Paraguay, whom Stone said were "on the same page" as Chavez. The 75-minute documentary argues that the economy has grown under Chavez's rule and poverty levels have fallen sharply, all without the help of bailout loans from foreign lenders. But while Chavez received celebrity treatment at the festival, he has recently been the subject of protests in his own country, where people have criticised his handling of the economy and a clamp down on the media. The documentary also includes clips of US news channels casting Chavez as a threat akin to that posed by al-Qaeda. "The caricature compares me to Hitler and Mussolini, that is just laughable," Chavez said. "It shows a lack of respect to the intelligence of the human being and of society." SOURCE: Agencies


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The Health and Safety Committee, along with Dr. Michael Ring, Superintendent of Schools, and members of the Board of Education, invite you to attend a special meeting of the Committee on Wednesday, March 14, at 6 PM in the HS Library. The purpose of this special meeting is for the Committee to hear the ideas and concerns of the community regarding school safety and security. This event was previously scheduled to take place at the March 7 PTA meeting, which was canceled due to inclement weather.
We hope you can attend and look forward to seeing you at 6 PM on March 14 in the HS Library.
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Greeks rush to exits
SUBHEAD: Upcoming Greek election prompts residents to withdraw cash and stock up on food. By Dina Kyriakidou on 13 June 2012 for Huffington Post - (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/13/greek-election_n_1592493.html) Image above: A tin of old Drachma coins for sale in a junk shop on in Athens on 13 June 2012. From (http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2012/06/13/greece-banks-euro.html). Greeks pulled their cash out of the banks and stocked up with food ahead of a cliffhanger election on Sunday that many fear will result in the country being forced out of the euro. Bankers said up to 800 million euros ($1 billion) were leaving major banks daily and retailers said some of the money was being used to buy pasta and canned goods, as fears of returning to the drachma were fanned by rumours that a radical leftist leader may win the election. The last published opinion polls showed the conservative New Democracy party, which backs the 130 billion euro ($160 billion) bailout that is keeping Greece afloat, running neck and neck with the leftist SYRIZA party, which wants to cancel the rescue deal. As the election approaches, publishing polls is now legally banned and in the ensuing information vacuum, party officials have been leaking contradictory "secret polls". On Tuesday, one rumour making the rounds was that SYRIZA was leading by a wide margin. "This is nonsense," one reputable Greek pollster said on condition of anonymity. "Our polls show the picture has not changed much since the last polls were published. Parties may be leaking these numbers on purpose to boost their standing." The pollster said there was some consolidation, with voters turning to New Democracy and SYRIZA from smaller parties but the pool of undecided voters remained unusually large so close to the election and the result was impossible to predict. Both parties say they want Greece to remain in the single currency but SYRIZA has pledged to scrap the bailout agreement signed in March which has imposed some of the toughest austerity measures seen in Europe in decades. The European Union and International Monetary Fund have warned that Greece, which has only enough cash to last for a few weeks, must stick to the conditions of the bailout deal or risk seeing funds cut off. EURO OR DRACHMA DILEMMA New Democracy has been telling voters they must choose between the euro or the drachma, while SYRIZA promises to end the austerity measures imposed by Greece's international lenders, such as salary and pension cuts, that have driven many Greeks into abject poverty. Fears that Greece will collapse financially and leave the euro have slowly drained Greek banks over the last two years. Central bank figures show that deposits shrank by about 17 percent, or 35.4 billion euros ($44.4 billion) in 2011 and stood 165.9 billion euros ($208.1 billion) at end-April. Bankers said the pace was picking up ahead of the vote, with combined daily deposit outflows from the major banks at 500-800 million euros ($625 million to $1 billion) over the past few days, and 10-30 million euros ($12-36 million) at smaller banks. "This includes cash withdrawals, wire transfers and investments into money market funds, German Bunds, U.S. Treasuries and EIB bonds," said one banker, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Retailers said consumers were stocking up on non-perishable food while almost all other goods were seeing a huge drop in sales as cash-strapped Greeks have no money to spare in the country's fifth year of recession. "People are terrified by the prospect of returning to the drachma and some believe it's good to fill their cupboard with food products," said Vassilis Korkidis, head of the ESEE retail federation. "It's over the top, we must not panic. Filling the cupboard with food doesn't mean we will escape the crisis," he said. .
INDEX: Bankruptcy , Europe , Greece , Sovereign Debt
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- Dharma Sanctuary said...
Withdraw, withdraw, then buy tangibles, tradeables, metals, and keep around some paper dollars for fun - anything that regular folks perceive as having value. Keeping any money in a bank at this point in this Ponzi scheme is foolhardy. Something big will definitely go down before the end of the year. It ain't 2012 for nothing!
Perhaps I am overreacting, but if I'm wrong, you can still re-deposit or sell back your recent investments. If I'm right, you're going to feel like a pretty smart cookie when the tide goes out...
- Wednesday, June 13, 2012 4:21:00 PM


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Wind is one of those things we curse and thank on the same ride. The weather had gotten oppressively hot. Here in the upper midwest anything approaching the 80's is more than we can bear. Fortunately, this heat wave was accompanied by some robust winds which helped part of a Saturday ride and kept me from feeling overheated on the other part. I passed on the annual club century expedition to the lake shore and opted for a lone trip to a local destination. A small renaissance fair was being held and they are always an interesting walk around. It was about twenty miles away and down wind on the way. It made for a lively trip taking the high ground outside the river valley to get there.
The fair is a small but interesting production, full of rustic settings and merchants selling stuff that looked like it had some historical basis. There were jousts and jugglers,
swordfights and singers and bands playing as well as lots of beer (ale is what they call it there).
Most people were dressed up in ornamental versions of sack cloth and leather
but it was nice to see a lady in furs rather than
rough, raw leather most would choose.
There were a wild selection of fortune tellers, soothsayers
as well as one beguiling young snake charmer for entertainment.
I was lucky. I didn't find anything among the vendors I wanted to buy. At least nothing I could carry safely home. It was a good place for an unusual lunch of roasted turkey leg and ale before getting back into the wind. For a change, I didn't resent the wind in my face on the way back. I went home on the scenic route on a wooded trail in the river valley where the wind didn't slow me enough to make me swear too often. It did serve to keep me from realizing how hot I had gotten and the fifty mile round trip didn't seem too exhausting until I had cooled off in the pool and laid around awhile, taking an unexpected nap in front a movie I had already seen.


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Industrial & Marine Silencers Ltd. operated initially from a 400m² (4000 sq. ft.) premises. The standard product lines were exhaust gas silencers and air intake attenuators for the power generation industry. Within a very short period of time, Industrial & Marine Silencers Ltd became a major player in supplying equipment for all the major Diesel engine manufacturers, Generator set builders and Mechanical services installers.
Over a period of time Industrial & Marine Silencers Ltd product range has risen to include Exhaust Gas Silencers, Air Intake Silencers, Acoustic Canopies, Acoustic Containers, Boiler blow-down and Steam, Air and Gas vent silencers, Small gas turbine silencers, stand alone Catalytic Converters or combined Catalytic Silencer and Soot filters. In 1994 the company moved a few metres down the road to a 900m² (9000 sq. ft.) premises to cater for the increasing levels of production required by the growing number of world-wide customers.
As Industrial & Marine Silencers Ltd progressed it became evident that even this move would not satisfy the increasing requirement for even larger exhaust gas silencers, steam vent silencers and air intake attenuator units the market was demanding.This eventually led to the design and building of a 1600m³ (16,000 sq. ft.) purpose-built manufacturing plant in 1998 to produce the largest types of equipment currently required.
Our development story has continued in much the same vain and in 2013 we moved once more to our current 32,000 sq. ft site in Shepshed (the town in which we started) which has the quality of facilities and potential for growth which should keep us contented for the next few years at least!
Since our establishment, our natural progression and overwhelming support from our existing clients has allowed us to extend our product range over the years to not only include silencers but now a full range of emission control technology, acoustic enclosures, air inlet & extract attenuators, acoustic doors and a wide range of ancillary items to compliment all.
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I don't follow video games, except for the old consoles like Game Boy Advance and XBox. So, I really have no idea what Call of Duty is other than some sort of war or battle type shooting game. However, a new entry into the series – Call of Duty: Black Opts Escelation – will combine World War II style gaming with horror icons. Coming as a new, second "map pack," the game will feature a zombie map dubbed Call of The Dead. I'm guessing map pack is a term used to describe a new arc of playable levels? The map takes place on a ship, and instead of fighting other soldiers…you fight zombies!
Are you wondering who the four playable characters are yet? Sarah Michelle Gellar (I Know What You Did Last Summer, Scream 2, The Grudge), Robert England (A Nightmare On Elm Street franchise), Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead), and Danny Trejo (Grindhouse) are your horror stars who will be shooting up zombies in the Call of The Dead map. Also, more importantly, George A Romero will appear in the video game, although I can't confirm whether he will be a playable character or a boss/villain. Call of Duty: Black Ops Escelation – Call of The Dead will be released May 3, 2011 for XBOX 360. Click here to view the trailer for the game.


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Mexico striker Javier Hernandez has agreed to return to the Premier League with West Ham, the club confirmed Thursday.
"Chicharito" is expected to undergo a medical on Monday, ESPN Mexico reported, ahead of a move to the London club from Germany's Bayer Leverkusen, where he had been set to enter the final year of his contract.
A club statement said: "West Ham United and Bayer Leverkusen have agreed terms for the transfer of Javier Hernandez to London Stadium.
"The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker will fly to London in the coming days to finalise personal terms and undergo a medical with the Hammers."
Sources close to West Ham had told ESPN FC a day earlier that a deal was close to completion, with Hernandez's £13 million (€14.5m, $16.9m) release clause set to be activated.
If all goes as planned, Hernandez, who became Mexico's all-time leading goal scorer in May, could make his West Ham debut against former club Manchester United at Old Trafford on Aug. 13.
Hernandez left United for Leverkusen in 2015 having netted 59 goals in 157 appearances for the Red Devils, and he has continued to score goals in the Bundesliga.
The 29-year-old has 39 in 76 appearances for Bayer since his arrival, but he has been interested in a move back to the Premier League.
Hernandez played four seasons at Man United after moving from Chivas in 2010. He then played for Real Madrid on loan in the 2014-15 season, scoring nine goals in 33 appearances in all competitions.
He moved to Bayer Leverkusen in August 2015 for a reported fee of £7.3m, meaning the Bundesliga club is set to make a profit as Hernandez returns to England.
Hernandez would be the third Mexican player to suit up for West Ham, after Guillermo Franco in the 2009-10 season and Pablo Barrera the next campaign, though both were largely unsuccessful at Upton Park, the Hammer's former home.
Up to this point, West Ham had been frustrated in their attempts to land transfer targets this summer, with Arsenal's Olivier Giroud, Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi and Manchester City's Kelechi Iheanacho all linked with moves to the London Stadium.
However, Austria forward Marko Arnautovic is reportedly due to have a medical in the next 48 hours after the Hammers agreed a deal with Stoke City in the region of £24m.
Meanwhile, West Ham have agreed a deal to sell goalkeeper Darren Randolph to Championship club Middlesbrough, sources told ESPN FC on Thursday.
The move comes after the Hammers made a splash on Tuesday by completing a season-long loan for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.


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With the lean period for travel approaching, airlines offer various discounts to keep seats filled. SpiceJet set the ball rolling with a flat 50 per cent off on its base fare for three days for bookings made 30 days before travel. As soon as the announcement went on air, competitors in the industry, Indigo, Air India, GoAir and Jet Airways followed suit with similar offers. It is expected to help airlines from a dry run and fund their working capital.
SpiceJet experienced a turbulent 2013 and the Centre for Aviation (CAPA India) estimates it to post a loss anywhere between Rs 175 crore and Rs 215 crore for the quarter ended 31 December 2013. The airline industry is hit by high prices of aviation fuel, rupee's fall and increase in ticket fares. With the lean period also nearing such offers help airlines to attract business customers, impulsive and casual passengers to fly.
Last year, SpiceJet's Rs 2013 offer to fly anywhere in India offered 10 lakh seats to be booked within three days at an all inclusive price of Rs 2013. The roaring success of this strategy forced all industry players to slash back rates. With nail biting competition, passengers are the happy lot.


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It's another #TFAthrowdown! In this article we will look at two rookie wide receivers that are getting a TON of hype going into the 2016 NFL season. For this throwdown, TFA Writer Ryan Williams will take the side of Titans receiver Tajae Sharpe, and TFA Senior Writer Zack Marmer will take the side of Giants receiver Sterling Shepard. Who would you take? Let us know after you read with the hashtag #TFAthrowdown on Twitter!
Tajae Sharpe
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Potential Rookie of the Year
If you didn't follow this guy in college, guess what? Neither did I. Yeah I'll admit it. I did, however, go back and look at Sharpe's stats and my goodness was he impressive. He had 111 catches, 1319 yards and five touchdowns for Massachusetts in his senior year. So it's no wonder all preseason we've been hearing about how polished and "NFL-ready" Sharpe has looked. He stayed in school to get better at his craft and it's showed. When he was drafted by the Titans back in April, Sharpe talked about how he couldn't wait to build chemistry with Former-Heisman winner Marcus Mariota. Boy, has it shown this preseason (I'll get into why I like Sharpe's situation over Shepard's below). Look Shepard is nice, and he had all the hype post-draft and OTAs, but this preseason has opened up my eyes to Sharpe. I really believe this back-to-back All-American has the chance to be the NFL Rookie of the Year, given his situation.
I don't think I need to explain to you the potential upside of Sharpe is due to his situation, but just in case I do let's take a look at some things. During the 2016 preseason, both with their respective starting quarterbacks Sharpe has seen 12 targets from Mariota, while Shepard has only seen 2 targets from Eli. Hmm…makes you wonder, right? It's really simple. One player plays with Odell Beckham Jr. (a top three receiver in the league) and the fifth highest targeted running back in Shane Vereen. The other does not. In fact, Sharpe might become the de-facto No. 1 option in his offense which means targets, targets, targets. If there's one thing I look for when drafting a player, it's opportunity and Sharpe has all of it. Remember all that hype surrounding DGB for his situation with Tennessee? Well, the Titans traded DGB because of what they saw preseason week 1 from Sharpe. The only other player he has to compete with is Delanie Walker and I think that'll affect his redzone production more than anything. Advantage, Sharpe.
I'm going high with Tajae's numbers here but I'm projecting him to get: 80 catches, 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns. I really believe he has a chance to finish as a WR2 and he's getting drafted in the 11th round; Ultimate value for the situation he's in. He has an incredible route tree, great hands, and is dynamic with the ball in his hands. From a metrics standpoint, Shepard does look more appealing than Sharpe.(18.1 yards per reception) However, Sharpe is 3-inches taller and had a breakout age at 18 (94th percentile for the position). I really worry about Shepard at his current ADP of WR37, going in round 7. I know one reason many people jump on that is they've seen Rueben Randle in the past two seasons get 100 targets and finish as a top-40 WR. Maybe that will translate for Shepard and depending on your roster by round seven, Shepard could be a great addition as WR5. But I caution people taking Shepard as a WR3 when Sharpe is sitting there four rounds later.
Sterling Shepard
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The Player
Neither of these players are freak athletes. Shepard is listed at 5'10" and 194 lbs. Shepard will make his money in the NFL because he is already a polished route runner. The trait that translates to the most early success for wide receivers coming into the league is route running. Many receivers these days are built like NBA small forwards, but they lack the agility and footwork to make an immediate impact in the NFL by creating separation from the defensive back. That's not a problem for Shepard, as he will find ways to get open on a variety of routes that he has been mastering throughout his collegiate career at Oklahoma.
The former 2nd-team All American also has reliable hands and has never really struggled with drops. New teammate Odell Beckham Jr. has highly praised the rookie, and he has drawn favorable comparisons to Tyler Lockett of the Seattle Seahawks.
The Situation
Shep could not have landed in a better situation in New York with the Giants, and that is why many are very high on him coming into his rookie year. In camp, Shepard won the starting role opposite OBJ, and hasn't looked back. The Giants are a team that made improvements on the defensive side of the ball, but they still look like they won't have a threatening run game. This means they will still have to pass a lot to win football games. With defenses likely to be keyed in on Beckham, Shepard will see a ton of single coverage looks that will allow him to get open early and often. Look for Eli Manning to build trust quickly with the rookie, and get him the ball frequently.
Sharpe may be a starting wide receiver as well, but the Titans want to run the ball. If the game is remotely close, Tennessee is going to move the offense through either the 2014 NFL leading rusher, (Demarco Murray) or the 2015 Heisman Trophy winner. (Derrick Henry) Sharpe has looked great in pre-season, but once the regular season is under way, the true nature of the offense will seriously hinder Sharpe's upside. Shepard doesn't have this problem which gives him a higher ceiling overall.
The Projections
75 Catches
950 Yards
5 touchdowns
The newest Giant's starter is more explosive than you may think, (he had a 41 inch vertical at the NFL Scouting Combine) and is ready to show the world he is a surefire professional. Expect him to put up WR3 numbers for your fantasy team and provide the upside of a WR2 some weeks when defenses double cover OBJ and/or they must play from behind. If Beckham got hurt, Shepard would be a solid WR2 immediately.


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Infosys, TCS and other IT firms brace for good times
The shape the IT industry will take as the global economy slowly moves towards its next upward business cycle can only be speculated upon.
The Indian software services industry appears to have embarked on another good year (2014-15), going by the way its leaders have kicked off in the first quarter.
Both the market leader, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Infosys have delivered numbers bettering analysts' expectations.
The key difference with earlier quarters is that while TCS has continued to exude optimism, Infosys has stopped sounding glum and declared that momentum in large deals would continue.
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Image: Infosys campus, Bangalore.
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Infosys, TCS and other IT firms brace for good times
The positive sentiment all round suggests 2014-15 will turn out to be the watershed that trade body National Association of Software and Services Companies, or Nasscom, had forecast, with exports nudging the magic figure of $100 billion.
The foremost engine for this will, of course, be TCS, which in the last quarter has seen robust volumes and healthy growth across all its segments.
Infosys has, true to style, been conservative in its outlook, foreseeing seven-nine per cent growth for the year in dollar terms, compared to Nasscom's forecast of 13-15 per cent.
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Image: TCS' financial performance was robust in the previous quarter.
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Infosys, TCS and other IT firms brace for good times
But with a new leader in place, it is to be expected that the firm will revert to fulfilling promises, unlike the failure to meet its own forecasts in the recent past.
The optimism over the future also results from the size of the deal that Wipro, another large company that has had its share of internal instability, has announced with a Canadian group.
The deal's value, over a 10-year period, adds up to $1.2 billion.
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Image: TCS is expected to perform good in ensuing times.
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Infosys, TCS and other IT firms brace for good times
The firm-level optimism derives partly from the state of the global economy.
Recovery in the United States is not yet complete, and Europe is yet to shake off all its post-2008 woes.
Hence, in terms of its potential, the sector's growth has not peaked. Yet the current industry leader, TCS, is already growing at around the rate at which the then market leader, Infosys, was prior to the 2009-10 slowdown.
The shape the industry will take as the global economy slowly moves towards its next upward business cycle can only be speculated upon.
It seems safe to assume that the downside of becoming big - losing the ability to grow fast - will take quite some time to kick in.
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Image: TCS is considered to be the industry leader presently.
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Infosys, TCS and other IT firms brace for good times
This is because the information technology sector has retained some youthful energy even though mass computing has been around for over four decades. Its latest focus - "the internet of things", which seeks to connect all the gadgets and tools that are an integral part of modern daily life - has thrown open hitherto unknown new vistas for growth.
If there is one dark lining to this silver cloud, then it is the expectation that, as the software industry moves up the value chain, it increasingly automates key functions, creates fewer jobs - and, thus, ceases to be the saviour of the Indian middle class.
But then fewer new jobs also means more high-value jobs.
Image: The IT sector is expected to throw up job opportunities.
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I'm pretty excited about the presentation of spoken word art this Thursday night at Frame of Mind. In addition to Cassie Premo Steele's readings, which I recently told you about, three exceptional poets in their own rights will be sharing their work — and each has an impressive background in poetry with unique experiences to offer the listening audience.
In all likelihood, those of you who are into Columbia poetry will have already heard Christopher McCormick read. Chris created the Art Bar's VerseWorks poetry series back in September 2007 and, still today, Tuesday nights find Chris and his family of brethren and sister poets offering up the spoken word to the drunk and sober alike. A self-professed combo meal of science nerd, IT geek, and juggling poet, Chris is also a single father who still finds time to lead zombie parades about the city when the need arises. Like many good poets, he has written all his life and even studied poetry under the late, great, and oh-so-straight James Dickey who, despite his bad comb over, (I'm sorry — there's a good comb over?), was the recipient of a number of honors including a Guggenheim Fellowship, a National Book Award, and an invitation to read his poem, The Strength of Fields, at the inauguration of my favorite president, Jimmy Carter.
According to Chris, who visits the Lord every Tuesday night during VerseWorks at Columbia's Church of Free Speech, "I used to write to get the attention of girls. Now I write because spoken word poetry is my favorite form of honesty — because I have found a true diversity and acceptance in this community that doesn't exist anywhere else. Oh, and also to get the attention of girls."
What say Ladies? Let's give the boy what he's looking for on Thursday night at FOM.
Kristine Hartvigsen came to poetry later in life, having her first poem published in Brett Bursey and Becci Robbins' The Point, in 1993. Like Chris, Kristine also developed a relationship with the Art Bar and took over hosting their Open Mic poetry nights from 1997 – 1999, during which time she also published a monthly newsletter for poetry called Aurora Borealis. Since then, Kristine has built a career in prose, serving as editor of South Carolina Business Magazine and Lake Murray – Columbia Magazine, in addition to single parenting her exceedingly creative son, Colin. A regular by night at local readings, Kristine spends her days fighting the good fight for the environment as marketing communications manager for the South Carolina Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. I can't wait to hear what she brings to the event on Thursday.
The final poet offering up her wares of words is Zen massage therapist, Melissa Buckner. Poetry has been a part of Melissa's life as long as she can remember, her first poetry seeing print in the USC -Sumter literary magazine, Sandhill. Hiker, songstress, Usui Reiki healer, Melissa describes herself as a Bohemian hippie living the life she wants to live. She spent five years living in Prague, learning the Czech language while teaching English as a second language to impressionable Czech youth. It was during her ex-pat days that Melissa published her first book of poetry, Little Bruises and Bits of Jade.
Here is one of my favorite poems from that collection —
Yes, It's Me
by Melissa Buckner
yes, it's me
whispering poetry
slipping lines fluidly
one by one
counting lips
strands of silken
sleepy halo
speaking to each
curling sigh
calming skin
wishing words
spread willing
forefinger crisp and pink
smile closing upon the spine
knuckles kneading a song
one in two part harmony
I pretend to rest
Looking forward to seeing your smiling faces on Thursday night for Susan Lenz, Cassie Premo Steele, Chris, Kristine, & Melissa, and Heidi Carey playing the cello.
Until then — here is James Dickey's poem delivered in honor of President Carter.
The Strength of Fields
by James L. Dickey
… a separation from the world, a penetration to some source of power and a life-enhancing return …
My life belongs to the world. I will do what I can.


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The economic miracle taking shape in my Fujian ancestral village
It may be time to start hunting for Alibaba wannabes in places like this
Recently, I visited my Fujian ancestral village in China again - a quaint place with stone-walled houses and red-tiered rooftops now just a 40-minute drive from the coastal city of Xiamen.
It had been four years since I last visited, and the scale of the transformation that had taken place took my breath away.
As my taxi sped through the 10-lane expressway leading to the village, I was greeted with high-rise condos and giant malls that had sprouted since my last visit.
Even the ancient village itself had been spruced up. The county government spent 100 million yuan (S$20 million) refurbishing the old houses and turning the surroundings into a huge park, complete with pink cherry blossom trees and jogging trails.
The 200-year-old ancestral house where my father spent his childhood has been earmarked for conservation and turned into an exhibition hall for aspiring artists to display their paintings.
Not far from the village, a giant technological park is coming up - a magnet for young entrepreneurs who want to turn their ideas into profitable businesses.
My first thought as I surveyed these developments was that it wasn't China - at least not the China many of us imagine, used as we are to tales of grimy smog-filled cities.
Indeed, the fresh air, big parks, glitzy malls and upmarket condos surrounding the village reminded me of the ultra-modern suburbs of First World cities such as Tokyo and Paris - the kind of place that highly educated and well-paid white-collar workers would call home.
My cousin Goh Kah Hock, who proudly showed me and my friend Lawrence Chang around, has clearly prospered along with the transforming village. He gave us a lift in his Range Rover to a high-speed train station that was a 10-minute drive away as we made our way to our next stop, Fuzhou.
Two decades ago, when I first visited, his family was so poor that their house didn't have even the basic modern necessities we take for granted - potable water and electricity - and the road leading to the village was like a mud-track.
Kah Hock said I had no excuse not to visit more often now that all this modern infrastructure is in place. "The airport is 15 minutes away and Tigerair flies in from Singapore. Maybe, it is time for you to buy a house here," he said.
The possibility of buying a house there has been on my mind since I returned to Singapore. I find myself sufficiently tempted to want to go back to take another look.
Like Shenzhen, the giant metropolis that borders Hong Kong, Jinjiang - the county where my village is located - is well-known as a manufacturing hub, having captured a big chunk of the world's market for clothing and branded footwear.
And now, also like Shenzhen, it wants to move up the technological value chain, attracting young graduates inspired by the success of Internet firms such as Alibaba and Baidu to seek their fortunes in new ideas.
In a sense, Jinjiang is lucky. Most of its businesses are light industry, so there are no smoke-belching factories. There are other big selling points - new highways and high-speed train stations linking it to the rest of China, and an airport big enough to land an Airbus 320 or Boeing 737. These facilities enable the county and nearby Quanzhou city to connect with major financial centres such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
Too often, we read reports of China's quest to dominate sectors such as semiconductors and car batteries, by outspending everyone else and triggering a price collapse with the resulting oversupply. We also find ourselves bombarded by alarming analyses from market strategists who warn us that China is on the brink of economic collapse after creating a gigantic bubble in housing, infrastructure and manufacturing capacity. The decline in the value of the yuan and the depletion of the country's foreign reserves add to their angst.
But little has been written of the ingenuity of its entrepreneurs and the enormous amount of risk capital available to back its start-up firms. Despite what naysayers are prognosticating about China, the picture on the ground looks a lot more optimistic - at least from what I have observed of my ancestral village, where a vibrant high-tech hub is taking root.
In a world awash with abundant cheap capital, Jinjiang has opted to try to attract brain-power - lots of it - to make it the new growth driver.
So far, the strategy appears to be working. One big investor is China's richest man, Mr Wang Jianlin, whose Wanda Group has put up a five-star hotel with a giant mall in Quanzhou, a 30-minute drive away.
On my previous visit to the village four years ago, Kah Hock had taught me how to use an app called Weixin (better known as WeChat in English) - a popular free instant messaging system in China - on my iPhone in order to chat online with him.
On my return to Singapore, I had looked up WeChat's ownership and found it belonged to Hong Kong-listed Tencent Holdings. As the share price had jumped 56 per cent in the previous six months, I decided not to buy the stock until there was a price correction.
What a huge mistake that turned out to be. Tencent continued to go from strength to strength and grew fourfold in share price. Every time I tell people about this big missed investment opportunity of my life, I never fail to wonder if there are many more such gems waiting to be uncovered.
This time around, after seeing the village once more, I am wondering about the investment opportunities that might be tossed up as it develops.
As investors, we are regularly regaled with stories of successful American start-ups such as Google and Facebook. But it is relatively safe to bet that, in 10 years, the tech sector in Shenzhen and even Jinjiang will still be growing and morphing into mini-Silicon Valleys - and that they will have start-ups with the potential to become household names.
Already, in Shenzhen, home to Tencent, there are other established tech giants such as telecom gearmaker Huawei and electric carmaker BYD, in which billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has a 10 per cent stake.
Some alarmists will say that the growth trajectory adopted by these Chinese cities resembles far too much the approach taken by Singapore in trying to bring innovative, high-tech industries into its fold and that, if we are not careful, we might find them eating our lunch.
But I believe this is not a zero-sum game. China is Singapore's largest trading partner and, if it continues to thrive, we will be able to benefit from the spin-offs of its growth.
Too bad the Singapore stock market was scarred by a spate of accounting scandals involving Singapore-listed China firms some years back, and this has made many investors leery about investing in Chinese stocks.
Otherwise, this would be an excellent time to start hunting for Tencent or Alibaba wannabes in places such as Jinjiang to list here. No risk, no gain, some would say.


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Mistakes To Avoid In Arizona Mortgage Refinancing
This article is about Mistakes To Avoid In Arizona Mortgage Refinancing. Arizona is a great place to stay and work. If you are planning to stay in this historically rich and commercially important state, and need a mortgage refinancing loan, there are plenty of them available in the market. Mortgage refinancing is a popular concept in the state of Arizona and you would come across so many mortgage lenders offering mortgage refinancing loans that you may often get confused and take a wrong decision in the process. Let us focus on the basic mistakes while refinancing in Arizona so that you can avoid these in the future in order to get a good mortgage refinancing loan.
Mistake no 1. No need for research
As said earlier, there are a number of lending agencies in Arizona. So you should not simply go for anyone without doing a considerable research. Lack of shopping often results in a bad refinancing deal especially in a competitive state like Arizona. It is therefore essential to shop around and see which lender offers the best deal that includes the rates, terms and conditions of the loan and the lender's fees. Ask for quotes from three to four lenders, compare the rates and then go for the best one.
Mistake no 2. No idea about the break-even time
Wikipedia defines break-even period as the time required for your savings to completely compensate the costs. When you opt for mortgage refinancing in Arizona or in any state for that matter, you need to calculate the time as per your mortgage scheme so that you would know when you can expect your break even period ends. This will help you in recovering the costs. But most people have no clue about this.
Mistake no 3. Relying on the estimated value of your property
It is one of the biggest mistakes to depend on your estimated property value and many people often commit this. But in most states in the US including Arizona, the loan amount does not depend on the assessed value. In fact, it depends on the appraised value of your property. Not knowing this detail can often become financially burdening once you already go for refinancing.
Mistake no 4. Signing the documents without reviewing it
Some people have this habit of not reviewing the refinance loan documents carefully and sign on them. This is a mistake and in Arizona, it is a blunder as a number of mortgage refinance lawsuits have come up in the recent past due to such errors. As a precautionary measure, read the terms and conditions before signing on the document and accept everything in writing. You should ask for some time to go through the documents and take an approval from some experts, if possible.
Mistake no 5. Not providing the relevant documents
Many people may think that you can get away by not producing all the relevant documents. But this is an inexcusable mistake, anywhere in Arizona. This is because mortgage lenders in the city are very strict about the formalities, unlike many other states in the U.S. Your refinancing loan may either get disqualified or due to delay, mortgage rates may go up. In that case you may not be getting a good deal.


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Sringeri Karnataka Temple Timings Entry Fees
This article gives complete information on Sringeri Karnataka Temple Timings and Entry Fees.
While many temples in Karnataka are generally open from early morning to about 9p.m., in some towns and cities the temples may be closed during the afternoon hours.
Temple Timings of Sringeri
The Sringeri Mutt temple is open in the mornings from 6a.m. to 2p.m. and in the evenings from 5p.m. to 9p.m.
Entry Fees of Sringeri Temples
There are no entry fees to any of the temples in Sringeri. However, if you wish, you can put some coins or Indian rupee notes in the donation boxes which are to be found in all temples.


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Moon of the Returning Sun
A view from two sides of Polaris, it is said:
the living awaits destined relatives to retort.
These people go around waking the sleeping ones
when the weather is good: they wait for those
the ghosts of women once girls
somewhere a little girl is reading aloud
in the middle of a dirt road. she smiles
at the sound of her own voice escaping
the spine of a book. she feeds on her hunger
to know herself. she has not yet been taught
to dim, she sits with the stars beneath her feet,
a constellation of things to come.
as if a swallowed moon, she...
Happy Birthday Moon
Dad reads aloud. I follow his finger across the page.
Sometimes his finger moves past words, tracing white space.
He makes the Moon say something new every night
to his deaf son who slurs his speech.
Sometimes his finger moves past words, tracing white space.
Tonight he gives the Moon my name, but I can't say it,
his deaf son...
Fern Hill
Now as I was young and easy under the apple boughs
About the lilting house and happy as the grass was green,
The night above the dingle starry,
Time let me hail and climb
Golden in the heydays of his eyes,
And honoured among wagons I was prince of the apple towns
And once below a...
From Titian Air Vent
A work of art is a world of signs, at least to the poet's
nursery bookshelf sheltered behind the artist's ear.
I recall each little motto howling its ins and outs
to those of us who might as well be on the moon
illu illu illu
A tiny artificial theater of the world. I am here to slay the
dragon in the ready-made...
anyone lived in a pretty how town
anyone lived in a pretty how town
(with up so floating many bells down)
spring summer autumn winter
he sang his didn't he danced his did.
Women and men(both little and small)
cared for anyone not at all
they sowed their isn't they reaped their same
sun moon stars rain
children guessed(but only a few...
Love is a Moontime Teaching
love is a moontime teaching
is your kookum's crooked smile when you pick up the phone
is another word for body
body is another word for campfire smoke
campfire smoke is the smell he leaves behind in your bed sheets
after the breakup
the word for hate sex is forest
forest sometimes means hope or lonely (depends...
Invitation to Love
Come when the nights are bright with stars
Or when the moon is mellow;
Come when the sun his golden bars
Drops on the hay-field yellow.
Come in the twilight soft and gray,
Come in the night or come in the day,
Come, O love, whene'er you may,
And you are welcome, welcome.
You are sweet, O Love, dear Love,...
howlin at the moon
take the moon
nd take a star
when you don't
know who you are
paint the picture in your hand
nd roll on home
take my fear
nd take the hunger
take my body
when i'm younger
paint the picture in your hand
nd roll on home
take my ghost
nd make the...
Would I have seen her?
The tide tugging her gently past
the Comfort Inn; houses, tall and gabled,
the bridge and its passersby.
This is not a hidden place.
The graze and drag of her,
clumsy, obstructive in the divided
caress of eelgrass.
No search. Eight days.
Praise the Rain
Praise the rain, the seagull dive
The curl of plant, the raven talk—
Praise the hurt, the house slack
The stand of trees, the dignity—
Praise the dark, the moon cradle
The sky fall, the bear sleep—
Praise the mist, the warrior name
The earth eclipse, the fired leap—
Praise the backwards, upward sky
The baby...
Salmon Courage
Here at Woodlands, Moriah,
these thirty-five years later,
still I could smell her fear.
Then, the huddled hills would not have
calmed her, now as they do me.
Then, the view did not snatch
the panting breath, now, as it does
these thirty-five years later, to the day,
I relive the journey of my salmon mother.
Sometimes I Find Myself Weeping at the Oddest Moment
sometimes I find myself
at the oddest moment
an unexpected voice
mon oncle André
calling Christmas Day
wishing me
a Merry Christmas
and I am
that little girl
walking across the lake
with her grandfather
to check on the snares
and traps he...
I Have Not Lingered in European Monasteries
I have not lingered in European monasteries
and discovered among the tall grasses tombs of knights
who fell as beautifully as their ballads tell;
I have not parted the grasses
or purposefully left them thatched....
When Winter Comes
Rain at Muchalat, rain at Sooke,
And rain, they say, from Yale to Skeena,
And the skid-roads blind, and never a look
Of the Coast Range blue over Malaspina,
And west winds keener
Than jack-knife blades,
And rocks grown greener
With the long drip-drip from the cedar shades
On the drenched deep soil where the footsteps...
Vancouver Lights
About me the night moonless wimples the mountains
wraps ocean land air and mounting
sucks at the stars The city throbbing below
webs the sable peninsula The golden...
The World Is Too Much With Us
The world is too much with us; late and soon,
Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers; —
Little we see in Nature that is ours;
We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon!
This Sea that bares her bosom to the moon;
The winds that will be howling at all hours,
And are up-gathered now like sleeping flowers;
For this, for...
Full Moon
My bands of silk and miniver
Momently grew heavier;
The black gauze was beggarly thin;
The ermine muffled mouth and chin;
I could not suck the moonlight in.
Harlequin in lozenges
Of love and hate, I walked in these
Striped and ragged rigmaroles;
Along the pavement my footsoles
Annabel Lee
It was many and many a year ago,
In a kingdom by the sea,
That a maiden there lived whom you may know
By the name of Annabel Lee;
And this maiden she lived with no other thought
Than to love and be loved by me.
I was a child and she was a child,...
The Owl and the Pussy-Cat
The Owl and the Pussy-Cat went to sea
In a beautiful pea-green boat,
They took some honey, and plenty of money,
Wrapped up in a five-pound note.
The Owl looked up to the stars above,
And sang to a small guitar,
'O lovely Pussy! O Pussy, my love,...
The Dark Stag
A startled stag, the blue-grey Night,
Leaps down beyond black pines.
Behind — a length of yellow light —
The hunter's arrow shines:
His moccasins are stained with red,
He bends upon his knee,
From covering peaks his shafts are sped,
The blue mists plume his mighty head, —...
How One Winter Came in the Lake Region
For weeks and weeks the autumn world stood still,
Clothed in the shadow of a smoky haze;
The fields were dead, the wind had lost its will,
And all the lands were hushed by wood and hill,
In those grey, withered days.
Behind a mist the blear sun rose and set,
At night the...
Dover Beach
The sea is calm tonight.
The tide is full, the moon lies fair
Upon the straits; on the French coast the light
Gleams and is gone; the cliffs of England stand,
Glimmering and vast, out in the tranquil bay.
Come to the window, sweet is the night-air!
Only, from the long line of spray
Where the sea meets the moon-blanched land,...
So, we'll go no more a roving
So, we'll go no more a roving
So late into the night,
Though the heart be still as loving,
And the moon be still as bright.
For the sword outwears its sheath,
And the soul wears out the breast,
And the heart must pause to breathe,
The Listeners
'Is there anybody there?' said the Traveller,
Knocking on the moonlit door;
And his horse in the silence champed the grasses
Of the forest's ferny floor:
And a bird flew up out of the turret,
Above the Traveller's head:
And he smote upon the door again a second time;...


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Hey all,
It has been forever since I have posted, and for that I am sorry. I have got a little caught up in, well, life. So I will break this update down into a few sections, to try and make it less mind-numbingly boring to read.
Part 1 – The Title
So, I am just struggling with life a little at the moment. I have completed my masters, and am therefore awkwardly floating about in the realms of unemployment, volunteering and bankruptcy (perhaps a tad of an exaggeration, but my savings have definitely taken a toll!). It is hard to be positive when nothing appears right, and although on some days I feel confident and excited, others, like today, involve sitting alone in bed, undressed and unmoving until 1 in the afternoon. And nobody knows. and nobody cares. and it impacts nobody. and I am achieveing nothing. And it is all too depressing. I feel as though I may have an aim and a goal, but I am treading water unable to achieve them – and meanwhile being wasteful and unsuccessful and a general nonsense. Which, by the way, is not fun.
Part 2 – The title, again.
So the other part of the title to this blog was about the insecurities. Needless to say I am a very insecure person, and I think perhaps I do not value my own self worth. I am kind, and clever, strong and faithful, and, I like to think, bring support and laughter to those around me. But, it just doesnt seem enough sometimes. My relationship with my boyfriend is being negatively impacted because of it, because of a mixture of things but all of them are too much together. It is the hardest thing in the world to know your mentality is causing issues, but being utterly unable to change it, because it is you. My paranoia and my worrying is as much a part of my personality as my eye colour – and yet I need it to change, but I can't change it, and that is frustrating and scary and worrying all at once.
The Job hunt
As metioned above, I finally finished my masters (yay) but am yet to get a job (boo). Which is an awkward phase. Am desperate to work within the museum sector, I think it is my calling! Unfortunately my calling is very much on the "please hold" tone – there is pretty much no availablility, and when there is a job I apply for, I am inevitably turned away. Not fun. I have given myself until christmas to try and work really hard on applications, at volunteering, and at building my CV and doing some part time work for money – but so far it is proving more than a little depressing, especially when everyone else in my life appears to be so successful.
The Crohns
This perhaps shouldnt have come last, but it isnt the most exciting topic to blog about – especially when it is being stressful! Okay, perhaps I should't say stressful, given the issues it has caused in the past, but managing the hospital appointments is just not easy! I have one near the start of Novemeber, but due to the hospital messing up the forms I have been unable to go and get check up blood-tests, which I want, since I am feeling uber fatigued even having done nothing all day, which is clearly not normal. I also have been feeling a few familiar crohns signs again, and want to be on top of it; so the inability to get it tested as regurlarly as I should due to the hospital having incorrect paperwork – is REALLY annoying.
Sorry for the random nature of this post, I will try to be more ontop of posting again, and be more regular!
H x


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Hyperbolic John Berman on Newt vs. Romney: 'Boom!' 'Political Shivs' Are Coming Out
All three morning shows on Tuesday hyped the fight between Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney, but it was snarky John Berman who offered the most hyperbolic take, exclaiming on "Good Morning America," "Boom! Boom!"
The opinionated journalist offered inflamed rhetoric to describe the nomination battle, saying that the attacks follow "24 hours of political shivs and sharp elbows." Berman narrated the fight between Romney and Gingrich with glee: "Boom! Gingrich responded...Boom! The Romney camp responded...Boom! Boom!"
Is Berman always so tough on presidential contenders? No.
On July 1, 2008, he whined about then-candidate Obama having to defend himself: "Well, you would think a man elected to the U.S. Senate, who is the Democratic nominee for president of the United States, would not feel a need to defend his love for America."
Berman usually saves his snide comments for Republicans. On January 29, 2008, he mocked Romney's last presidential run: "Here in Florida, sometimes it seems Mitt Romney isn't running so much to be president, as the chairman of the economics department."
Over on NBC's "Today," Chuck Todd covered the same ground, but managed to be less over-the-top: "Mitt Romney is retooling his strategy for the Republican nomination now that he's the underdog. He's focusing a lot of attacks on frontrunner Newt Gingrich..."
On CBS's "Early Show," Jeff Glor asserted the race was getting "personal." Nancy Cordes noted, "Republican leaders are worried that this particular fight could end up hurting whoever wins the nomination, because these two men are going after each other over the millions that they earned in the private sector."
A transcript of the December 13 GMA segment can be found below:
GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: Now to politics. Your voice, your vote. And with exactly three weeks to go before the first votes, the race for the Republican nomination has taken an explosive turn. Falling behind, Mitt Romney, unleashes his first personal attacks against front-runner Newt Gingrich and Gingrich fired back with his most fierce attacks yet. James Carville and Matt Dowd are standing by to weigh in on where this goes next. And ABC's John Berman is here to start us off. Hey, John.
JOHN BERMAN: Good morning, George. You know, this morning, Newt Gingrich is sending a letter telling supporters to, quote, "avoid initiating attacks on other Republican candidates." Good luck. This comes after what he calls a frank exchange with Mitt Romney. Frank exchange, another way to say bringing it. Overnight, Newt Gingrich claimed to be calling a truce.
NEWT GINGRICH: I'll release a letter, indicating our determination to run a positive campaign.
BERMAN: We'll see. This follows 24 hours of political shivs and sharp elbows. It started when Mitt Romney suggested Newt return the $1.6 million he earned from mortgage giant Freddie Mac.
ROMNEY: That would make him the highest paid historian in history.
BERMAN: Boom! Gingrich responded.
GINGRICH: If Governor Romney wants to return all of the money he's earned on bankrupting companies and laying off employees over his years at Bain, then I would be glad to listen to him and I'll bet you $10, not 10,000, that he won't take the offer.
BERMAN: Boom! The Romney camp responded. With video of Newt's own words.
GINGRICH: Governor Romney in his business career created more jobs than the entire Obama cabinet.
BERMAN: Boom! Boom! This is how campaigns work. They all know that.
ROMNEY: There's no whining in politics.
BERMAN: Then Romney won't mind other candidates were piling on his now infamous-
ROMNEY: $10,000 bucks?
BERMAN: -$10,000 bet.
RICK SANTORUM: I was a little taken aback by it.
BERMAN: Rick Santorum was even trying to raise money off of it. The Democrats gleefully joined in, printing a Mitt Romney $10,000 bill. But Romney found a defender in Herman Cain.
HERMAN CAIN: I don't think that that was the gaffe of the century.
BERMAN: But Gingrich is taking hits, too. From Ron Paul.
RON PAUL AD: Newt Gingrich was a career politician. Selling access, here, in Washington, D.C.
BERMAN: But there are those having a little fun with it all.
CONAN O'BRIEN: Yeah, when asked to comment, Mitt said, "I'm sorry, but that's all I had in my pocket at the time."
BERMAN: As for Newt's call for a sort of truce, one Romney insider said to me overnight, "Newt Gingrich should tell that to Newt Gingrich." And another Romney supporter said, they hope drawing newt into confrontations will bait him into saying something he'll regret. But, George, that is pretty risky."
— Scott Whitlock is the senior news analyst for the Media Research Center. Click here to follow him on Twitter.