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By Cherri Gregg
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Department of Human Services today celebrated one of its most successful "backpack challenges" ever, awarding 2,500 backpacks to older children in foster care.
And those headed to college got an even bigger surprise: a new laptop computer.
At 18, Dante (last name withheld) has a bright future. "I'm headed to Community College of Philadelphia," he notes.
Today, at Ritter Hall on the campus of Temple University, he was one of 30 older kids in foster care who got a free laptop thanks to the DHS Backpack Challenge.
He is also the first in his family to go to college.
"I came from a background of me and my parents getting arrested," he admits, "so this will really open up my future for me."
DHS commissioner Anne Marie Ambrose says laptops and backpacks are invaluable tools for kids in foster care.
"Many of them are disconnected from family," she says, "and this gives them an assurance that they won't have to start the school year without having their basic needs met."
Philadelphia district attorney Seth Williams, who lived in two foster homes before he was adopted, spoke to the roomful of young people about their bright futures.
"The one thing no one can take from them is their education," he said afterward. "They need to take this opportunity with the laptops and the resources they are going to have, and graduate. That's the greatest crime-prevention tool that I have."
Williams says high school dropouts are eight times more likely to end up in prison and 20 times more likely to become homicide victims.
"If I can do it, they can do much better than I did," he says.
Sixty-three children in DHS's "Achieving Independence Center" graduated from high school this year, and half of them will go on to college this fall.
The free backpacks and laptops all come from private donors including Five Below, American Signature Furniture, and the International Longshoremen's Association.


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Mound Key Archaeological State Park
Framed in forests of mangrove trees, the shell mounds and ridges of Mound Key rise more than 30 feet above the waters of Estero Bay. Prehistoric Native Americans known as the Calusa were non-agricultural hunting and gathering chiefdom that dominated the waters of southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Mound Key is believed to have been the ceremonial center of the Calusa Indians when the Spaniards first attempted to colonize Southwest Florida in the early 1500s.
Mound Key Archaeological State Park is only accessible by boat and there are no facilities. Interpretive displays along the trail crossing the island help visitors discover the history of the island.

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Here are the latest and best cod lures as the season unfolds
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Fishing, like most things in life, is in a continual state of change. Every season presents a new set of challenges that test our ideals and beliefs on what it is we think we know.
Last season's triumphs are in the past and while important in the overall angling picture, they are still only benchmarks to work from as the new season unfolds.
Those of us who pursue Murray cod with a passion will confess the frustration derived from a million and one variables that seemingly influence the outcome of any trip.
While some of these are real, I believe many are born of the uncanny ability of Murray cod to adapt.
These fish are far from dumb, especially those that have stood guard over a twisted log jam for what might be decades.
It's surreal to watch one of these giants ghost a lure right to your feet, only to lock eyes and roll away. The fact they will not show again just about says it all.
To even keep up with these fish requires an open mind and a vast array of tackle and techniques.
Every season new and exciting lures emerge, many of which emerge from the minds of frustrated cod anglers.
Among the newest crop, we hope to find the next best thing that might bring undone those big, old reluctant fish that have acquired a master's degree in lure recognition.
For the most part, these creations derive from cottage industries that build Aussie-made lures for home-grown anglers and native fish. After all, who better to make the lures than those who understand the fish and use the lures successfully?
In saying that, here are a few new styles to hit our shelves over the past 12 months and where and when they are most likely to produce the goods.
If you are going to use 'Murray cod' and 'lure maker' in the same sentence, it's only fair you follow it up with the name Jamie Flett.
A calculated and well-respected greenfish angler, this bloke has possibly forgotten more about Murray cod fishing than many of us will ever learn.
He has an impressive catch record and many of Jamie's creations are born in the field before being hand crafted in the workshop to suit the job.
Timber is his preferred material and each and every lure is as good as the last or better. A model Jamie simply refers to as The One has been doing the rounds for a few years and has racked up an impressive score.
A few slight adjustments and The One has been transformed into a shad-style runner that takes on the same characteristics as a bony bream. The top meal for cod, anything that looks and swims like these baitfish is sure to attract a lot of attention.
Sporting a great action, these lures can be used on the troll or cast around structure. I reckon these lures will find their niche cast in the shadowy, timbered sections in some of our smaller rivers like the Wakool or the Murrumbidgee.
Another of Flett's creations well outside the square is a lure he calls the Thingy. It is designed to represent a water rat, a food source big cod would bide their time in stalking.
Some of the Thingy's success can be attributed to the fact that its fur-clad body renders the hooks and split rings virtually silent, the lure taking on the appearance of the natural prey. Shush can be a great ally when targeting big fish.
Another great Aussie-made lure to make big inroads towards the end of last season is suitably called Codzilla. Eddie Studman, creator of the Koolabung range, is a well-respected angler in his own right.
An angler's first giant cod can turn a new lure into a long-lost friend with a single strike. So it was for Dave Fregon who, having just released a 96cm cod, sent what was fast becoming his favourite lure back into the depths.
It had travelled barely a few meters when a horse of a thing cracking 120cm engulfed it. Several such captures have ensured the Codzilla sits in prime position in the top of his tackle box.
Another memorable capture that is etched in fishing's finer moments was a cod itself of 'codzilla'-like proportions.
In less than 3m of water, it smashed a lure cast near the buttress of an old river gum. The ensuing fight was spectacular, with giant boils of water rolling among the twisted limbs in a touch-and-go battle that lasted several nail-biting minutes.
These lures cast like bullets and work equally well on the troll.
When it comes to trolling, we have noticed over the past few seasons a tendency for some anglers to choose depth as the first and most important criterion when it comes to choosing lures.
We have also come to know the bottom metre or so of the river to be the strike zone because this is where the majority of timber and other structure lies.
When water clarity is poor, this is possibly going to be the most consistent zone to fish.
However, when water clarity improves, running your lures, say, 2m to 3m above the bottom structure opens up the fishes' field of vision and creates a much wider strike zone.
We had great success last season running 5m and 6m lures in 9m-plus stretches of river with good water clarity. A big cod will happily break cover in deeper water to chase and hammer a distinct silhouette from below.
This is something to dwell on later in the season when water clarity is generally at its best.
I am always willing to try new techniques and the art of catching cod on fly is one I will embrace openly, if somewhat awkwardly. Ross Virt has made it his business to make this job a little easier by creating a range of native fish flies pre-packaged and sold under the label of Kaos Cod Flies.
Having the right fly is one thing; getting a big cod to eat it is a whole other world and something I am keen to contend with over the course of the season.
When it comes to waving the long wand, my ability has all the grace of a giraffe on a winery tour. There's a lot of wobbling, waving and ducking and nothing seems to go where it's supposed to.
But I have no doubt that with a little practice, I will deliver these feathered creations straight down the gob of a few big cod before season's end. Oh, to join the metre cod on fly club, now wouldn't that be something?
Everything else eats them, but you don't see many anglers seriously targeting native fish on plastics.
In times past, it would be fair to say that most pre-rigged plastics were weighted according to size. Big plastics meant big head weights and working these among the snags along the Murray was a little like fishing with flexible house bricks.
Living out here in the sticks has many rewards, but it also has its drawbacks and limited access to the latest or a wide range of tackle is just one of them.
Yesterday's newest lure becomes cutting edge tackle in the bush and it's hard not to get excited when you think of the possibilities.
To dance large soft plastics along the twisted, snag-ridden stretches that harbour some serious cod is sure to open new ground.
The new range of hollow-bellied soft plastics and I say 'new' from a bushy's perspective, has slowed things down no end. We are at the point where cod fishos can now deliver a large presentation at the correct sink rate and retrieves can be worked to leave the offering in the zone that much longer.
The mentality of 'big means heavy' has also made way for a range of lightly weighted jig heads carrying seriously-sized hooks for big fish.
Instead of plummeting in and out of the zone, these new jig heads matched to larger plastics provide the means to dance the zone looking all the more like a wounded or struggling baitfish.
No doubt doors will be opened big-time in our native fishery by anglers prepared to push new grounds with this style of fishing.
In a similar vein, these and other new plastics are being used as trailers on spinnerbaits and other bladed lures.
Each variation adds its own twist. Some provide lift, allowing the lure to be worked virtually snag-free at minimal speed, while others provide a variety of alluring actions that help entice strikes.
Strength is another factor and the new Bassman Mumblers are running large paddletail plastics that are light yet able to be stretched out to almost a metre. What will they think of next?
With so many techniques and a wide variety of tackle to choose from, cod fishing and the ideas that go with it are far from finished.
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The investor known for running the world's largest technology fund during the dotcom boom is refreshing his call for investors to keep their portfolios light on the tech sector.
Sloy, Dahl & Holst chief investment officer Paul Meeks sees near-term trouble approaching based on frothy stock prices.
"Because they're so volatile high beta [risk] stocks, when they correct they don't just go down 2 percent. They go down 20 percent," he said Friday on CNBC's "Trading Nation" in an interview this week. "It could happen at any time."
His latest call comes as Wall Street celebrates the Nasdaq's rebound to all-time highs. Since the February correction lows, the index has soared more than 7 percent.
"Valuations are extended for some of the names, and everybody's favorite names particularly the FANGs," said Meeks, referring to the widely-held group of tech stocks: Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google [the holding company of Alphabet].
But that doesn't mean the former Merrill Lynch portfolio manager is abandoning his positions. Meeks, who owns Apple shares and has broad exposure to tech stocks, contended the backdrop is strong.
"I've been covering the tech sector for a very long time, and I can say in my heart of hearts that the fundamentals relative to the other 10 sectors in the S&P 500 are as good as they've ever been," he noted. "Fundamentally I like it — particularly certain themes for tech spending within the sector."
A tech swoon would be a major buying opportunity for Meeks, who's putting together a list. He says he's planning to pounce if there's a 10 to 20 percent downdraft, because once it winds down, the Nasdaq could still see a strong year.
Facebook is a FANG stock making his list, as well as some semiconductors.
"Advanced Micro Devices today [Friday] is down 2 or 3 percent when the market is raging. Same thing with Micron. I think some of the semiconductors have fallen and they haven't gotten back up," Meeks said. "But I think they're some good opportunities."


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Aid workers warn of North Korea's forgotten health crisis: severe floods and a subsequent famine killed up to 3 million North Koreans during 1995-1999. This crisis has left much of the country's remaining population engaged in a constant battle to survive. And aid agencies are unable to deliver help to those most in need.(World Report)
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Fashion Jobs – Getting On The Path To Your Dream Fashion Career
Fashion jobs – Getting On The Path To Your Dream Fashion Career
To snag that elusive and sought-after fashion job, stack the odds in your favour by getting as much hands-on work experience as you can. Beg, steal and borrow contacts to get a foot in the door.
Many roles, such as highly-desirable London fashion jobs, go to super-keen and hard-working individuals who are fortunate enough to make the right connections to show their skills and impress. Fashion recruitment is extremely contact-reliant: it is up to you to get the exposure to showcase your talent to the decision-makers in whichever part of the fashion industry your passion lays.
A work experience placement is the best way to do this. You make the contacts and learn practical skills in your chosen area, giving you valuable experience to draw on at interview. A foot in the door is the first step. Once you secure a placement – through raw talent, good luck or a combination of the two – you have the chance to convert the opportunity into a job in fashion. The following advice will help you along the way:
Once you're through the door, this is your chance to perform, however, don't fall prey to stage fright – a solid, dependable performance is what is needed rather worrying over the need to pull off a show-stopper on day one. Listen clearly to what is required of you in the role and deliver. Keep delivering consistently and you are likely to make a very strong impression – do the job right over and over and you will gain credibility.
Be True
Don't feel you have to fit a certain image – your perception of what is required may be off the mark. Be yourself and if an employer sees the raw materials in you that they are looking for, you stand a good chance.
Be Professional
It should go without saying that you must work very hard and not complain. In an entry-level job in fashion you're likely to have to perform menial tasks that don't fit the glamorous image you might hold. This is to be expected – perform any tasks with good grace and a smile, everyone must go through this level of the industry to reach their ultimate goal.
Bring Ideas
Once you have your bearings in the role, follow your creative instincts and if you can produce a show-stopping idea, don't hold back. Identify the right person and the right time to share it – your initiative may be well-rewarded.
Detail, Detail, Detail
A touch of neurotic obsession is not a bad thing in a fashion job. Close attention to detail and strong organisational skills are prized attributes in the fashion industry. A dogged determination to perfect a task is a good thing, but knowing when to leave something and move on is also important.
Do you have work experience in fashion?
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• Tea, Then Briefing: Today's story about British forces in Basra gave staff writer Tom Peter his first opportunity to work with the British military. Having worked extensively with US forces in Iraq, he was curious to gauge style differences.
"With the Americans, I'll get off a helicopter in the summer heat carrying close to 60 or 70 pounds of equipment," says Tom. "Often, as soon as I take off my body armor, American officers will go right into background briefings while I'm still soaked with sweat and wiped out from the flight."
But when the American convoy dropped Tom off at the British base, his hosts helped him carry his bags to his cot. "I was braced for the whirlwind arrival briefs, but instead the commander brewed up a pot of tea and chatted with me about world events. It was quite nice to at least let the sweat dry before getting down to business."
• Keeping the Peace: Staffing decisions are normally the preserve of the editorial desk, but Peter Ford prevailed on his editors to send a colleague to Beijing to help him out during the Olympic Games, in case anything massive happened. Of course it didn't (other than Usain Bolt, who was the preserve of our sports writer), so in the event, neither Peter nor his colleague, Simon Montlake, was seriously overworked. "I was assigned to the Athens Olympics in 2004 because of my previous Middle East experience, since everyone was expecting a post 9/11 terrorist attack," Peter recalls. "That didn't happen either. I am telling my editors I should be sent to every Olympic Games, if only to protect them from disasters, since my presence appears to guarantee peaceful Games."
– Amelia Newcomb
Deputy World editor
MONDAY, Aug. 25
Seoul – Chinese President Hu Jintao will discuss energy and North Korea when he visits South Korean President Lee Myung-bak.
Moscow – Russian lawmakers hold a special session to urge the Kremlin to recognize the independence of Georgia's breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
TUESDAY, Aug. 26
Harare, Zimbabwe – President Robert Mugabe officially opens parliament.
FRIDAY, Aug. 29
The Hague – Trial of war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic to resume.
Geneva – WTO deadline for US and European negotiators to resolve a long-running clash over bananas.


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With over 100 employees, we're equipped to handle all your needs, any time of day. Meet the 20/20 Tax Resolution Executive Team.
With over 100 employees, we're equipped to handle all your needs, any time of day. Meet the 20/20 Tax Resolution Executive Team.
At 20/20: I handle the management of the business.
Industry experience: Since 1996.
Before 20/20: I worked for another financial services company where I managed 40-50 client files of debt-ridden businesses. I also worked for First Tennessee Bank in Memphis, TN.
Piece of advice: The IRS or state will be much more agreeable if you're making your current payments regardless of what your debt is.
Little-known fact(s): I have a private pilot's license, and I was awarded CNNSI.com Owner of the Year for Soccer in 2001, when I co-founded the Colorado Rapids U-23, a semi-professional soccer team. I also volunteer with Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) by providing personal transportation to seniors that are unable to drive. I'm an Enrolled Agent (EA) and have an MBA from University of Colorado. Additionally, I'm a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA), Colorado Society of Enrolled Agents (CoSea), and the National Association for Tax Professionals (NATP).
At 20/20: While my focus is on the growth of our strategic alliances, I wear a few hats at 20/20. This includes leading our customer service effort as well as our continuing education programs.
Success story: Before my current role I did case work for 18 years helping clients find the best resolutions possible. Over the years, I've shared a number of great experiences with my clients. The best feeling was always presenting an outcome the client did not think was possible.
Industry experience: Since 1997.
Before 20/20: I worked in retail before transitioning to managing taxes for others. After working cases for a resolution firm for two years, I arrived at 20/20 in 2001.
Piece of advice: Get help. Even under the best circumstances a taxpayer needs to remember that the IRS or state agent is working for their respective government. Taxpayers deserve someone advocating for their best interests.
Little-known fact(s): I'm quite the homebody. I enjoy work and love activity, but there's nothing like being around the house, working in the yard with my wife and kids.
At 20/20: I manage the consulting side of the business.
Success story: Any time the taxing authority wrongfully tries to steamroll a client and we put an end to it, I'm particularly satisfied.
Industry experience: Since 1997.
Before 20/20: I worked for another financial consulting company. I was also the co-founder of Meditrac, Inc., a healthcare company responsible for ensuring that people take their medications properly. Before that, I worked as a commercial litigation attorney for a number of years at firms in Chicago and Detroit.
Piece of advice: In order to achieve the best possible outcome, you need to be honest and forthcoming, no matter how bad or embarrassing the situation is.
Little-known fact(s): I'm a mentor for Colorado Youth at Risk. The program entails working one-on-one with a 9th grader to provide the support they may need to graduate from high school. The work I have done with this organization has made me a better husband, parent and manager.
At 20/20: I manage the business development department and am also an Enrolled Agent.
At 20/20: I manage the business development department and am also an Enrolled Agent.
Success story: I had a client who would confide in me about her sick husband. It always made me feel good that we not only helped her with her tax problems but also with what she was going through at the time.
Industry experience: Since 2000.
Before 20/20: I worked in a family business (small supermarket/butcher shop) in Philly since I was a little kid. I also worked at Klaff's, (home design business in CT), managing their wholesale location for about 12 years.
Piece of advice: Don't procrastinate.
Little-known fact(s): I used to perform magic shows for orphanages and nursing homes. I also used to put on a mean haunted house in my basement every year. I am currently a volunteer with Jewish Family Service (JFS) and assist by visiting with seniors.
At 20/20: I manage the research and development team and daily operations.
Success story: My position at 20/20 has allowed me to coordinate altruistic activities that have benefited local charitable organizations.
Industry experience: Since 2006.
Before 20/20: After graduating from the University of Colorado I worked in commercial real estate in Boulder, CO.
Piece of advice: If you want to progress in life, you have to push through barriers instead of running from them. It's okay to get guidance from someone who is more knowledgeable than you are on a particular topic.
Little-known fact(s): I tap danced down 34th St in Manhattan in Macy's Tap-O-Mania event to break a Guinness Book of World Records for "The world's largest assembly of tap dancers to dance a single routine."


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Keeping peace between TPP factions first test for Cunliffe
New Zealand Herald, Auckland
Keeping peace between TPP factions first test for Cunliffe
1 November 2013
David Cunliffe's leadership will be put to an early test at the Labour Party conference this weekend as he mediates between two divergent forces in the party on the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Labour's bipartisan approach to free trade could be over if a strong group of TPP sceptics within the party win the day, and the Government is privately worried.
The party's rows over leadership are now in the past - the battle royal has now turned to policy.
Labour's affiliated unions have a role in the latest battle and are deeply suspicious of the TPP, as are a group in the caucus including former deputy leader Grant Robertson and Te Atatu MP Phil Twyford.
The other group, championed by former Trade Minister Phil Goff, is willing to put greater faith in the upsides of TPP.
Labour's TPP sceptics were bolstered by the passage of a remit at the Council of Trade Unions conference last month which simply stated: "That this conference opposes the Tran-Pacific Partnership Agreement."
It was passed unanimously, with no speeches in opposition.
One of the main fears of the sceptics is that the deal could limit the powers of Government in the future to regulate investment, to favour New Zealand businesses, and could constrain it from coming up with policies such as the creation of NZ Power - a single buyer of wholesale electricity.
The sceptics see it essentially as a brake on future interventionist Government, which is much more Labour's style than National's.
Mr Goff has been critical of the Government for not doing more to explain the broad negotiating positions of the TPP to the public and for sometimes simply dismissing critics rather than addressing their concerns.
He will be its chief advocate at the party conference, but is not confident he will win the debate.
"I really don't know, because delegates will have been exposed to all of the concerns about TPP but not about the advantages of it. That creates a challenge."
The most intense debate on TPP is likely to occur when delegates talk about the Policy Platform - a new document of principles and values with which specific policy must be compatible.
The proposed wording on trade deals says: "We will only support trade agreements that protect New Zealand's sovereign right to make law and regulations as we see fit."
One of the questions is whether that means the party could not support a deal that reduced in any way New Zealand's sovereign right to make law or whether it leaves wiggle room. It has been suggested that there may be amendments put in to toughen it up.
Mr Goff acknowledges the well-accepted precept that trade deals - along with every other international agreement - always reduce a country's sovereignty.
"Not just trade negotiations but any international agreement we sign up to, including the International Convention on the Protection of Civil and Political Rights that removes our sovereign right to persecute people [and] the Convention Against Torture, which removes our sovereign right to torture people. There are a whole lot of things that involve the surrender of our sovereignty that every delegate at the party conference would actually approve." He said many people were concerned about the Australian case in which the Philip Morris tobacco company challenged - under the investor-state dispute clause of a free-trade agreement - the Government's right to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes.
Mr Goff said he had been briefed by New Zealand's chief TPP negotiator, David Walker, with the approval of Trade Minister Tim Groser, and he felt confident that New Zealand was fighting hard on core issues that, had there been a Labour Government, would have been the same.
"My understanding of what New Zealand's position will be on this is that we would absolutely die in a ditch to protect our right to regulate or legislate in the public good and that is a bottom line," Mr Goff said.
He also said the Australian case was the result of poor wording in a trade deal that NZ would never let through.
Mr Cunliffe told the Herald that Labour was traditionally an internationalist party with a strong record of concluding good-quality trade agreements.
While the TPP clearly had an upside, it also had domestic fishhooks - particularly relating to Pharmac, intellectual property and investor-state disputes procedures. The debate required more information in the public domain to assess the pros and cons.
"So Labour is reserving its position until that information is in the public domain."


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So I get in front of the computer after working 11 hours, packing 2 hours for GLLA, phone calls, taking care of laundry, checking up on our finances… and look at an equally weary slave who's mirrored my work today and tonight with her duties…
"So… what should we post? Did we do anything M/s'y today?"
We laugh… it's a frantic preparation for GLLA this coming weekend – our step aside as Great Lakes Master/slave 2013, our annual gathering with our Great Lakes family where we get to share the joy and love and SEX… and we're just ready to fall in bed to get some sleep.
We do M/s everyday, but sometimes it's quiet and on the backburner and sometimes it's very up front. So yea, with all that we did today, it was all "M/s'y"… and we'll end the evening with our ritual and fall asleep exhausted. But with the bedrock and foundation of our dynamic, no matter how frantic it gets, it's always there.
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They say if you do what you love, you'll never have to work a day in your life. If that's the case, Muriel Weston has been putting in some serious volunteer time throughout the years. Muriel joined the team as Director of Nursing in 2016 after holding a number of leadership roles in long-term care, assisted living and memory care environments. Muriel's passion is caring for seniors – something she attributes to the close relationship she had with her grandmother, who was instrumental in her choosing nursing as a profession. For Muriel, caring for seniors is an opportunity for her to give back to her elders to help repay for all the love and wisdom that has been shared with her throughout the years.
Muriel earned her BSN from Graceland College, and later a master's in health care administration from Webster University. She's also a Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt, which means she can break through ineffective processes like a ninja through a stack of bricks.
Muriel has three adult sons – Terran, Hartzell and Zachary. Zachary lives in Nashville, and is busy starting his own commercial and fashion photography business. Hartzell is a DJ with a popular Kansas City radio station, and Terran and his wife Kim each have rewarding careers here in the KC area. Now that her boys are out doing their own things, Muriel can be most often found hanging with her four-legged bestie – a Westie named Duke.
Muriel loves art, theater and all types of music. (Hartzell had to get it from somewhere, right?) She's also an avid Chiefs, Royals and Lee's Summit West Titans fan. Muriel is very active with her church, where she volunteers with the Altar Guild. Other faves include catching a movie at the theater or a bargain at the mall. She's also a former aspiring ballerina. Need an ice-breaker? Be sure to ask her about the time a neighbor boy chopped-off his finger when she was walking down the stairs in her tutu. We'll leave you with that.


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Buhari Directs Central Bank To Block Food Importers' Requests For Foreign Currency
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to block food importers' requests for foreign currency in a bid to boost local agriculture.
He said the country's foreign reserve should be conserved and used strictly for diversifying the economy not "encouraging more dependence on foreign food import bills."
"Don't give a cent to anybody to import food into the country," a spokesman tweeted him as saying.
Mr Buhari, who won an election earlier this year for a second-term, campaigned on the promise of boosting the local economy, which went into a recession in his first term.
Nigeria is Africa's largest oil producer and the tax and export revenue from the oil industry are vital to its economy, but most of that is spent on importing food, basic items and heavy machinery.
In the first quarter of 2018, the country spent $503m (£416m) on agricultural imports, according to the country's National Bureau of Statistics. That figure rose by 25.84% in the first quarter of 2019.
In his first term, Mr Buhari also blocked importers of rice, a staple in the country that is grown in several regions, from getting foreign exchange.
The move was to encourage local production but led to tonnes of smuggled rice coming in through its porous borders, mainly from neighbouring Benin.
Two weeks ago, the central bank stopped importers of milk from getting foreign currency, arguing that local production should be encouraged.
The bank is independent and it is not clear how it will would take the president's directive.
If it goes ahead with it, the move is likely to lead to an increase in food prices as importers look for alternative sources of foreign exchange, mostly from the black market which sells at much higher rates.
Many Nigerians blame similar monetary policies and a clampdown on black market traders for the economic downturn and "hardship" that characterised Mr Buhari's first term.


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There's no doubt that innovation is crucial to any company's success — especially in today's fast-changing economy where technology develops at the speed of light. Still, the role of hard work and perseverance is as true today as it was nearly 140 years ago, when GE founder Thomas Edison famously said, "Genius is one percent inspiration and 99% perspiration."
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Hungry for sweets on the go? A North Texas mobile cupcake business pulls over for customers.
A sign on the car for Nieka's Sweet Treats advertises "mini cupcakes on board" and urges customers to "honk to pull us over."
Kellen and Johnieka McMillan deliver across the Fort Worth and Arlington areas. They use their Twitter account to tell people when and where they'll be.
"I will tell people -- when they stop in their cars to get cupcakes -- I always say, 'Make sure your seat belt is on and shoes are tied tight, because these are going to knock your socks off,'" Kellen McMillan said.
Nieka's Sweet Treats specializes in mini-cupcakes and peanut brittle.
Johnieka McMillan said making cupcakes for a living is a sweet deal.
"I think it's really fun because I went from a daycare to owning my own business and just making cupcakes, or really, just what people like," she said.
The couple juggles two businesses, children and college. But Kellen McMillan said their cupcake business doesn't quite feel like work.
"It's pretty fun to feel like people count on you and enjoy you and love what you do," he said. "We get so many thumbs up every day, so it's pretty awesome."


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The start of the year is the perfect time to make a dramatic change to your look, and freshly chopped hair could be just the thing to scratch your new year beauty itch. The bob has made a return to the celebrity hair scene and this time it's very sharp and extremely edgy. Karlie Kloss is currently rocking the right-now-bob, as is Margherita Missoni, Leighton Meester and Phoebe Tonkin; but there's been more than a few over the years that we're looking back to for new year hair-spiration.


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"Let's go lean on data, lean on meetings and use our common sense to generate a menu of practical interventions that are meaningful and deliverable."
Most data systems. Many EHCPs
In recent weeks, I've been thinking about the huge imbalance between the time and effort we spend identifying issues relative to the time and effort we spend doing something to address them. There are two main areas where this imbalance comes into play: assessment data and 'referrals'.
Here's a thought experiment (One I've used before): Your entire data system at school is wiped out and your mark book is accidentally burned in a fire. How upset are you?
The fact is that most teachers could zip through their class list in a few minutes re-creating an assessment profile and cause-for-concern list. We know what the issues are. Usually, when the data system spews out the RED flags of concern, it is absolutely no surprise. Occasionally, of course, something unexpected pops up but mainly, we already know because of the richness of our interactions with our…
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I was tagged by the Orang-utan Librarian for the 3 Days, 3 Quotes Challenge. I've done this tag 5 times already, but it's so much fun that I'm going to do it again.
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p style="text-align: center;">"There's a difference between soul mates and true love. Looking at the surface, they are similar, but when I dug deep down inside, I found they were different. Is one type of love better than the other?"
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Many years ago I heard about the doll maker on BC's West Coast that makes beautiful Waldorf styled dolls. With my journey to discover toys made from organic materials and trying to reduce the number of plastic dolls quickly adding up for my daughters after every celebration, I wanted to learn how Bamboletta's were different. It only took a minute to get hooked on the beauty and story behind these dolls that were produced with materials I wanted surrounding my girls.
If you are just discovering this business now, it only takes a day following Bamboletta Doll owner Christina on Facebook or Instagram to understand the passion and love she has for her business. She lets us into her magical world of living in a beautiful community and the process that goes into every step of the handcrafted dolls that originated in her living room many year ago.
Christina's doll making process has stayed the same – with just more hands involved now. The vision to create a succussful business while still feeling connected to family and community is at the core of Bamboletta. They do everything from dyeing the doll's wool hair, sewing all the bodies, and even making tiny underpants! Materials are sourced close to home, furthering the goal of helping keep a local economy stronger. Keeping this process as true to how it started has kept one thing alive in the dolls, which could never be outsourced, and that is love. ♥
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Bamboletta creates outstanding natural dolls and doll accessories handcrafted with skill, care and a lot of love. The stories the Bamboletta team share through Instagram and Facebook, showcase the love that is poured into each of these dolls that are then shared around the world. These special natural dolls protect childhood and do not propel little ones into adulthood. Bamboletta is committed to provide a supportive, ethical, fulfilling, and creative environment for women to work in.
We are so excited to work with Christina again and give you the opportunity to win a Classic Bamboletta Doll! These dolls can take upwards of 12 hours to make and after watching the below video of how much love, detail, and people that touch and work on these dolls, you understand why Bamboletta's business model is so special. This is not a doll that could ever be factory made. These dolls are loved every step of the way during the process to make them:
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Here's your shot of Friday schadenfreude. On Wednesday Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer turned in a priceless performance on a local TV station during a gubernatorial debate against her Democratic challenger, attorney general Terry Goddard, and stumbled her way through a very uncomfortable opening statement. Barry Hess and Larry Gist, two other candidates, were there, too.
The rest of the debate didn't go so well, either. It was bad enough that the AP ran a story covering Brewer's obvious troubles with basic English grammar.
Brewer repeated her baseless claim that immigrants were responsible for border crime by reminding voters of all the phantom headless bodies police have actually never found along the border. The AP reports that when Goddard pressed her on her statements about border violence, she evaded the topic, and then stared reporters in the face before walking out on them when she was pressed again on her claims.
She's since said walking away from reporters was "the wrong thing to do," but again refused to backtrack on her plainly untrue statements. As of Monday, Brewer was polling strongly against Goddard.
Anti-racist writer Tim Wise points out that white political candidates get a pass when they make fools of themselves:
[T]his is evidence of the clearly low standard that white folks set for ourselves when it comes to elected office. No person of color could be this damned incapable of stringing words together and get elected to anything. But for us? No problem…
But the bigger question is how many anti-immigrant lies will Arizonans stand for. Easy enough to call out Brewer for being a wealthy white politician, but will voters call her out for pushing hate and demagoguery?


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Q&A with Michael Sorg of Sorgatron Media
Michael Sorg knows a lot about podcasting and social media, being involved in broadcasts on various subjects and Sorgatron Media. Read up on his experience in the field, and advice on getting into audio and monetizing.
Do you mind introducing yourself?
I am an independent creator these days, doing most of my work under the Sorgatron Media name. I work on several personal and professional projects, including the 6 year running Wrestling Mayhem Show, AwesomeCast, Unsung for the Pittsburgh Foundation, and Director of Web Media with S'eclairer in Export, PA and assist with planning of Podcamp Pittsburgh.
How did you get into podcasting?
I was working on another community project for "Juggalos" called WesternPAJuggalos.com and got into streaming radio with some other webmasters via ShoutCast. When rumblings started about Podcasting around 2005, we happened to be starting a wrestling show and used the ShoutCast for the live stream, and posted it in Podcast form. This became a passion project on the side for years along with other experiments with shows on music, technology, and served as a base for learning new skills outside of my day job's boundaries.
Cool. Do you think a new podcaster should jump into audio or video first? Which do you prefer?
Audio will be easier. Hands down. At a certain point, you have to decide how much your show will benefit from video. In most cases, we're creating "talking head" shows where the only benefit is seeing the expressions. My shows started as audio only and evolved from there to video versions. If you can't answer why the video would help express you right off, or you want to concentrate on one aspect at a time, start with audio and evolve. You're going to have to anyways.
Great point. What are your favorite tips on creating good content?
I hope you enjoy the subject matter. And the people you do the show with, if that's the case. Those weeks when I question how many people actually care what I have to say, or maybe there's something else going on that's getting to me. The shows that lasted longest are the ones I love to do with people I love to talk with. If you're not serving yourself with these things, you will lose the dedication to keep it going.
Being passionate about your subject really is so important. What about monetizing content? How should podcasters go about that?
So many worry about direct monetization. Much like metrics for social media are a larger beast than the number of followers, I've started to look at my shows the same. If you want to get ads in the old fashion, you need some numbers. And I mean several figures large in numbers. Shop your target, niche, audience to someone looking for just that type of person. Super specialize. In my case, I see my personal podcasts as a show piece, developing a persona of a network at my own SorgatronMedia.com. By demonstrating I can do 2-3 shows on a weekly basis at a certain quality and consistency, it shows that I'm not a fly by night producer and has developed my reputation, which was an amazing advantage when I quit my job and went independent.
What are your favorite social media or podcasting tips that you've acquired over your years in the business?
Don't do it for the money. Do it because you love it. It will last longer and be more fulfilling.
Live makes it social. By recording live, even if it's the rough recording, you get a live interaction with the chat room, and let them into the extra stuff around your show that the iTunes subscribers don't get to see and makes them even closer fans and friends.
Skype, and similar technologies have broken down the barriers of who we can do a show with. I connect weekly with people from New York City and San Antonio. We once had an interview with an old colleague in Moscow. The world is getting smaller.
We've always encouraged going live and interacting with listeners, too. Where do you hope podcasting is heading?
It's evolving. Podcasting seems to be giving way to these video shows and Vlogs you see on Blip.tv and YouTube. We've become buried by the big guys putting out their own shows like CNN, NBC, Kevin Smith, and others who come from a bigger world. You have to be better to get bigger, and smarter competing with the guys with all of the money you don't have to start.
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In 2007, Lawyer Stefano Bonacina founded the homonymous Law Firm "Studio Legale e Tributario Bonacina", with the aim of offering its customers an interdisciplinary care to best solve even the most complex problems.
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Zbigniew Libera [PL]
Art Encounters 2017 Exhibitions:
Who's afraid of politics?
Zbigniew Libera (b. 1959) is one of the most important Polish artists, considered one of the pillars of the so-called "critical art". His works—photographs, video films, installations, objects and drawings—piercingly and subversively play with the stereotypes of contemporary culture. In recent years he has been focused on exploring how contemporary press photography and media shape our visual memory and manipulate the image of history.
Selected exhibitions: Everything is Getting Better. Unknown Knowns of Polish (Post)Colonialism, SAVVY Contemporary, Berlin (2017); SONSBEEK '16: transACTION, Museum Arnhem (2016); State of Life. Polish Contemporary Art within a Global Circumstance, National Art Museum of China, Beijing (2015); Vertical Reach, Art Space, New Haven (2015); (Mis)Understanding Photography Works and Manifestos, Museum Folkwang, Essen (2014); The Naked Man, Ludwig Museum – Museum of Contemporary Art, Budapest (2013); Morality, Act IV: I Could Live in Africa, Witte de With, Rotterdam (2010); Works from 1982-2008, Zacheta National Gallery of Art, Warsaw (2009, solo); Mirroring Evil, The Jewish Museum, New York (2002); Corrective facilities, Centre for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle, Warsaw (1996, solo).
Zbigniew Libera alters the functions of everyday objects to question and reveal their power of persuasion over reality. One of the most iconic and controversial of Libera's works, Lego. Concentration Camp, is composed of seven boxes of plastic bricks, imitations identical to those of Lego. Each package contains a set of blocks that can be used to build a portion of a Nazi concentration camp as shown in the picture on the box. In the upper-left corner of each package we can read: "This work by Zbigniew Libera has been sponsored by Lego." Each construction was, in fact, made of pieces originating from authentic, mass-produced thematic collections from the famous Danish company, and then slightly altered by the artist. After learning about the nature of the project, Lego sued the artist. The case was even taken to Polish court, but Lego decided to drop the lawsuit, under the pressure of Danish public opinion.
1. Zbigniew Libera, Portrait
2. Zbigniew Libera, Lego – Concentration Camp (1999), inkjet print on paper, courtesy of Zachęta National Gallery of Art, Warsaw


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Northeast Media Associates Helps to Generate Over $500K for the Boothbay Region Chamber of Commerce in Four Days…
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The Boothbay Region Chamber of Commerce retained Northeast Media Associates (NEMA) to generate PR and publicity for the 50th Anniversary of Windjammer Days. The Chamber's goals were to increase attendance and economic impact of the four-day festival.
NEMA promoted more than 20 events throughout the four days several months in advance through press releases, social media, and story placement.
In order to bring a new level of attention and participation to the Windjammer Days Festival, NEMA created a new kick-off event, "Jammers & Joggers," a land-and-sea torch run in which a local doctor raced against a traditional Windjammer Ship for 50 miles. In addition to being the first-of-its-kind torch run in the area, it was a family affair for the doctor's family members who also ran part of the race and eager spectators.
A local physician Dr. Aquilino Alamo raced 50 miles from Rockport bearing the Windjammer Days signature torch. Simultaneously, experienced schooner captains Joe Tassi and Bob Tassi, identical twins and both schooner owners and charter operators, set sail from Rockport's harbor. Dr. Alamo won, and met up with the Tassi brothers to pass the torch at the Whale Park in Boothbay Harbor.
Press coverage for Windjammer Days included over 30 media features including online, broadcast and print. On a national level, Runner's World magazine featured a story about Dr. Alamo's maritime torch run. Locally, 94.9 WHOM, WMTW Channel 8 ABC, WCSH-TV Channel 6 NBC, Fox 23 WPFP, Maine Today Media, Rocky, Bangor Daily News, and Downeast Magazine all covered the 50th Anniversary of Windjammer Days.
From an economic standpoint, the festival generated an economic contribution to the region of over $529,678 over four days.*
*Based on estimates from the US Bureau of Tourism, overnight visitors generate $381 of spending. Day visitors generate $47 per day. The Maine Department of Transportation study tracked an additional 3,286 vehicles on Route 27/96 during the festival period in 2012.


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Handling Fallout from Digital Dishonesty
According to Reuters, there are more than 54 million single people in the U.S. today, and more than 41 million of them have tried online dating. Twenty percent of current committed relationships began online, and the number appears to be growing. It's no secret that social media is the matchmaker of the future. This strange new world brings with it all sorts of invisible hazards: Are the people you chat with online who they say they are? How at risk are you if you've ever sent sexy photos at someone's request? When you start seeing someone new, when is the appropriate time to turn off your dating profile? Dating rules appear to be different in the digital age, and some folks appear to be taking advantage of the temporary ambiguities.
Online Relationship Mishaps
Adam and Liz met through an online dating site early in the summer of 2012. Liz was immediately attracted to Adam's positive energy and athleticism. He was a semi-pro cyclist and healthcare nut who loved advising clients and friends on how to have a healthier, more natural life. Adam was drawn in by Liz's warm and nurturing nature as much as by her beauty. She taught yoga classes and was an herbalist – both passions Adam shared. Over the proceeding months, the two began to date more seriously, never firmly establishing their status as a couple, or even as a monogamous couple, but seeing one another several times a week and beginning to share emotional words. They were falling in love.
By October, a friend came to Liz to break some hard news she thought important to share. Adam was still online; he hadn't suspended his dating profile. Liz was crushed. She felt that everything the couple had been sharing was a lie; how many more women was Adam seeing? Adam contended that he hadn't gone on any dates with other women, that he was in love with Liz and wanted it to work. But he had chatted with other women, sometimes late at night – chats that sometimes turned sexual. Adam was convinced that his behavior hadn't been cheating: he and Liz hadn't yet promised monogamy, and anyway, he was never physical with anyone else. But Liz didn't see it that way. When she asked Adam whether he had kept his online status from her deliberately, not telling her because he knew she'd be hurt, he admitted that he had.
Turning Fallout into Opportunity
The next year of the couple's relationship was often fraught with the bad news from these early days, even though it should have been the most exciting year of their time together. Liz found it next to impossible to trust Adam and as remorseful as he was, he began to feel that there was nothing he could do to change the past, or Liz's mind. But they hung on. There was something valuable about their connection and both of them knew it.
Because Adam had operated in secret from Liz, essentially playing the field, if only virtually, he knew he had amends to make. But Liz's own behavior began to necessitate amends too. She had begun to question Adam constantly about his whereabouts, checking his phone repeatedly and turning what could have been enjoyable evenings into arguments. She couldn't be reassured enough. It wasn't so much that Liz was hurting Adam as she was hurting herself and their relationship; if she wanted it to survive, she needed to be able to forgive.
As it has been said, holding onto anger and bitterness is like poisoning yourself and expecting it to defeat the person who hurt you. Forgiveness is the elixir that heals you both. Finding relationship tools to teach you the positive communication that can invite forgiveness is essential, and establishing boundaries together about future behavior, both on- and offline, are always sane ideas.


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Despite the onset of the warmer weather in Jozi, the lack of rain always makes the city feel a bit dirty and depressing. During my few days off, I have been "looking back" at the past year and came across some pics on my phone from December 2015 in Mozambique, promoting this "throw back Thursday travel" post.
On a spur of the moment decision, Sean booked us a four-night pre-Christmas break at one of my 'bucket list' destinations (as a rule, I pretty much hate the term bucket list but I do have a mental list of places I want to see, experience, stay at or eat at…) – the White Pearl Resort in Ponte Mamoli. Last minute decisions like this, meant that I did not have the time to do my usual travel fretting and in less than two weeks after booking, we packed the car early one morning and made our way north to the border.
Sean had absolutely insisted that we experience the chopper flight from the Maputo airport to the lodge, and since the prices of Joburg-Maputo flights were (are) ludicrous, we chose to make the drive through to Maputo: it was an easy, well-paved five hour drive.
Arriving – basically on the shores – of Ponte Mamoli was one of those moments that encapsulates all your senses: the smell of wild African veld, tingling with fresh sea breezes and an untamed ocean roaring ahead of us. For me, there is hardly anything as beautiful as the rugged African coastline and the sound of crashing waves on a shoreline – it is always a reminder that we find ourselves in one of the most exquisite of locations in the world.
Our beach pool villa (large, crisp and fresh tones of white and turquoise) was exactly what the doctor had ordered after a hectic few months back at the grind after returning from Greece. A slip way straight onto the beach – with a private pool – is, and will always be, my idea of heaven. There is nothing quite like being able to relax – glass of champagne in hand, butler on speed dial – on a sun lounger, book in hand, while tanning in private! As Ilaria so aptly called it: "living the best life".
As much as I love doing nothing but reading and relaxing, the highlight of the holiday had to be the "Ocean Safari". A few hardcore divers and us two snorklers (and me not a very good one at that) piled into a sea rubber-ducky before being off-loaded into the sea to swim alongside Bottlenose Dolphins! Even though I am skittish around any fish variety (especially the larger kind) this was the top experience of our holiday; absolutely amazing and humbling to see these dolphins in their natural habitat and be treated with all the respect they deserve. To top it off, our go-pro footage actually managed to pick up the dolphins communicating with each other in the water – make sure you do watch this clip!
This break gave me the chance to experience Mozambique the way I have always wanted to (i.e. with air conditioning and a decent wine selection) and at a place that ticks all the relevant boxes of how I prefer to holiday: small, service-oriented, luxurious and private.
My photos unfortunately do little justice to this magnificent spot (I seriously need to up my photography game) so I would recommend checking out Brandslut's review of the resort and her breathtaking pics. The lodge runs some incredible specials from time-to-time so it is worth signing up for their newsletter.
It is hard to believe this holiday was nine months ago – it came and went so quickly I don't think I even had a chance to think about blogging about it before! Now, I am completely lusting after another chance to visit the White Pearl, its long stretches of white beach, dazzling sea vistas and its home-made morning yogurt! 🙂


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Mount Vernon To the Editor:
Apparently my letter in the Aug. 9 Gazette hit the target because Audubon Society of Northern Virginia (ASNV) President Terrence Liercke felt the need to write in last week to try to restore credibility to ASNV's wayward Advocacy Chair Glenda Booth. In my letter, I pointed out that when Ms. Booth spoke at the Master Planning meeting for Westgrove Park, she claimed she was speaking in opposition to the proposed Off-Leash Dog Area (OLDA) on behalf of ASNV. I quoted Mr. Liercke in support of the fact that ASNV had taken no such official position.
Here is the complete narrative of my e-mail exchange with Mr. Liercke (that was previously furnished to the Gazette Editor):
Dear Mr. Liercke:
I'm writing to inquire as to whether the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia has taken any official written position concerning the proposed off-leash dog area at Westgrove Park in Fairfax County? If so, I'd appreciate receiving a copy of the written position. Thanks,
H. Jay Spiegel
Hi, I just returned from out of town so apologies for the delayed reply. While individual members have been asked to weigh in on this matter, ASNV has taken no official written position on the issue. Thanks, Terry Liercke
I'll let readers decide if Ms. Booth was authorized to oppose the OLDA on behalf of ASNV or if, rather, she was restricted to personally opposing it without stating, implying or inferring that she was expressing an official position on behalf of ASNV.
At the master planning meeting, Ms. Booth clearly stated that her opposition of the OLDA was on behalf of Friends of Dyke Marsh and, quoting her, "the 5,000 members of the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia."
Mr. Liercke's letter to the Gazette, while expressing ASNV's policy of encouraging the maintenance and creation of natural resource areas, enhancing "connectivity" in the area in and adjacent to Westgrove Park, and master planning the park, did nothing to dispute what he said in his e-mail to me. ASNV has taken no official written position concerning the OLDA.
I support Glenda Booth's right to personally oppose the OLDA, but when she drifts off into the netherland of trying to multiply her personal opposition by attaching it to organizations that haven't officially agreed with her, or have not taken an official position she can point to, it would be irresponsible to refrain from pointing it out.
H. Jay Spiegel
Mount Vernon


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as far as tail light wires, just fold them up, and zip tie them so they're the right length... cutting them means it has a better chance of shorting out.I have already thought out the trim idea My bumper will take up most of it down low and Stock my truck had brackets that hold the mudflaps...Mine have been removed but i found them the other day and set them aside. I have been fixing my stupif f'n truck the past 3 days and i thought id have it done lastnight. Tonight my buddys coming down and were going to bust out the PS pump, Ubolts and the radiator and make a trip up to the shop. I only have one day of work next week(time to find a new job) so i will have time to get the paint and body stuff out of my system.
Should i add anything to make the tail section stronger? Im sure i will have to move a mount and shorten the tail light wires.
Its final Im doing it.
If youre interested, the body shop i work at is looking for a few body guys, it seems you know bodywork quite well?


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At Phillip Island Glamping we want to create a memorable 'glamorous' camping experience where you can get back to nature in style on beautiful Phillip Island. Once we book a camp site for you, we set up your cosy, blissful retreat in one of our beautiful bell tents.
Perfect for a cosy night of romance, a relaxed weekend with a friend or two or a solo retreat to recharge & unwind. Rain or shine you won't want to leave your canvas cocoon.
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Phillip Island is a little slice of paradise only 90 mins from Melbourne's CBD. Our glamping experience allows you to pack your bag & hit the road - everything is done for you! We love to camp & we want everyone to experience the great outdoors..& who doesn't love a touch of luxury!
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Serena & Alejandro Cabello started Phillip Island Glamping in July 2015. With many years working in the hotel & tourism industry, they realised the growing trend was just what the island needed. This low impact accommodation is the perfect way to experience the stunning environment the island has on offer. They call the island home with their 2 young children & couldn't imagine living anywhere else. They have a great knowledge of lots of amazing things to see, do & eat during your stay.


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- Metropol Parasol: http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g187443-d1015407-Reviews-Metropol_Parasol-Seville_Province_of_Seville_Andalucia.html
- Coffee and cakes: I never was able to fit in, it's always full, but I've been told by many how nice it is. The street, CALLE REGINA, is really nice, lots of nice places and shops & boutiques http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187443-d3747203-Reviews-La_Cacharreria-Seville_Province_of_Seville_Andalucia.html
- Flamenco places, La Carboneria is pretty fun. http://www.sevillaflamenco.com/sevilla-flamenco-bars.html#.UqybVIXy_yV, although I totally prefer my local joint called Tronio. But you have to go in late, like only at midnight and be ready for the long -long night! http://www.tusevilla.com/item/sala-tronio-flamenco-en-triana/
- Duo Tapas: My overall favourite tapas at Alameda, not your regular kind :) http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187443-d2067276-Reviews-Duo_Tapas-Seville_Province_of_Seville_Andalucia.html
- Casa Morales: Close to the Cathedral, their "lomo de atun con queso" (or something similar) is great. Sit at the back.http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187443-d2359820-Reviews-Casa_Morales-Seville_Province_of_Seville_Andalucia.html
- The plaza in front of the Salvador church gets super busy for tapas and drinks, a nice place on Sat or Sun, no special recommendation on which bar to go to. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g187443-d2167889-Reviews-Iglesia_Colegial_del_Salvador-Seville_Province_of_Seville_Andalucia.html
My hood, TRIANA
- Drinks by the river on the Triana site offers the best view on Sevilla. I often sit at Cafe de la Prenza on Calle Betis as it's really close to home.
- La boca el Leon: This is also a good people watching place close to the Triana bridge, at plaza altozana 5. Their tortilla con patatas is really yammy.
- La Comidilla is easy and very nice: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187443-d4477667-Reviews-La_Comidilla-Seville_Province_of_Seville_Andalucia.html
- Market hall in Triana: http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g187443-d624429-Reviews-Mercado_de_Triana-Seville_Province_of_Seville_Andalucia.html
- La Antigua Abaceria: Tapas place just down below my apartment. Awesome cheese plate! and very nice wines, I always take the one from La Mancha! http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187443-d3746489-Reviews-La_Antigua_Abaceria-Seville_Province_of_Seville_Andalucia.html
- Paloma Blanca: Better than your average tapas in Triana, the tuna tartar is great! http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187443-d2360731-Reviews-Blanca_Paloma-Seville_Province_of_Seville_Andalucia.html
- Las Colondrinas II: This tapas place looks very nice with tiles and is always full: http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187443-d1965505-Reviews-Bar_Las_Golondrinas-Seville_Province_of_Seville_Andalucia.html. It's "sister place", La Colondrinas II has better tapas, I think. Their artichoke salad is very special!


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A bicyclist on a morning training ride in eastern New Orleans was shot in the lower back with a small caliber bullet, Saturday, May 13, 2017.
Christopher Weiss, 49, of the Carrollton area in New Orleans said he felt a sharp pain in his back and rolled to a stop to investigate. Shortly after that he was taken to a hospital where doctors determined the small caliber bullet (the wound was initially thought to be caused by a pellet) did not hit any vital organs. Because it came to rest very close to the spinal cord, doctors have decided not to remove it at this time. Doctors say Weiss may experience some immediate leg mobility issues but that they hope the effects are temporary, Marc Weiss, Christopher's father, said in a telephone interview from his summer home in Massachusetts.
The incident occurred as a paceline of about 10 riders in the Semi-Tough Cycling Club were coming back from their regular Saturday ride to Fort Pike, headed west on Bullard Avenue. The shooting is being investigated by the New Orleans Police Department. As of May 22, no suspects have been announced.
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Spain is known for rich culture and mouth-watering food, but it also boasts some of Europe's most scenic lakes. If you're a nature lover, here are eight Spanish lakes for your bucket list.
Spain has a multitude of areas full of natural beauty spread out across its diverse landscape. Some of these beautiful spots are made up of the different lakes in Spain, dotted about the country from north to south and east to west.
Below are Spain's five most worth visiting lakes, which have been noted for their scenic and ecological characteristics:
1. Lago de Sanabria (Zamora)
The Sanabria Lake in Zamora is one of the biggest in Spain, and in Europe. It measures 1.5 kilometres wide, 3 kilometres long and has a depth of around 50 metres. Because of its size, many different types of water activities are carried out on the lake, and in summer, the area is filled with hundreds of people enjoying themselves by and on the water.
2. Lagos de Covadonga (Asturias)
The Lagos de Covadonga are three glacial lakes located at an altitude of more than 1,000 metres within the Picos de Europa National Park. The lakes Enol, La Ercina and El Bricial are only filled with water during the warmer months of the year, when the ice and snow from the mountains have melted. This area is one of the most visited spaces of natural beauty in Spain, particularly during the summer, with people coming from all over Europe to visit.
3. Lago de Sant Maurici (Lleida)
This stunning lake is situated in the Pyrenees, on the Catalan side, and is concretely in the municipality of Espot in Lleida lying at an altitude of 1,910 metres. The lake forms part of the Aigüestortes Natural Park, which is the only one in the region of Cataluña. The Maurici lake measures 1,100 metres in length by 200 metres wide.
4. Ibones de Anayet (Huesca)
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5. La Laguna Negra (Soria)
The Laguna Negra de Urbión is located within the mountain range of the same name. It sits at an altitude of 1,753m and is a glacial lagoon. Legend has it that the Black Lagoon has no bottom and that it communicates with the sea through its many caves and underground streams. It is also said that some kind of being lives right at the bottom and devours everything that falls into it.
6. Laguna de Fuente de Piedra (Málaga)
This lake, which is situated in Antequara in Málaga, is the biggest in the region of Andalucía and one of the most extensive in Spain. It measures a total of 1,364 hectares, is 6 kilometres long and 2 kilometres wide. It is a salt-water lake that attracts thousands of migratory birds every year to its shore, and it has the largest colony of flamingos in the whole of the peninsula.
7. Laguna de Torrevieja (Alicante)
The Lagoon of Torrevieja forms part of the Natural Park of the Lagoons of La Mata and Torrevieja, which is situated in the Vega Baja area of the Alicante province. A haven for many different species of migratory birds, including flamingos, this lagoon is highlighted because of its peculiar pink colour, which are particularly striking during the summer. There are a number of reasons why the water looks pink — due to the species of algae and bacteria that are present and grow in the lake and the layer of clay that is found on the bottom.
8. Lagunas de Ruidera (Ciudad Real and Albacete)
There are 15 lakes that make up the group of the Ruidera lakes which are spread out along 15 kilometres of the Alto Guadiana Valley on the border of the provinces of Ciudad Real and Albacete. They also form part of the Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park, which is home to a great number of different species of animals and plants. Visitors are particularly attracted to the waterfalls that are found on some of the lakes.


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The Super Bowl is February sixth. If you are looking for a great place to watch the game with lots of fun fans, the Tower Theatre may be the place for you. ICON City, the group that helps homeless teens will be having a free Super Bowl party at the Tower that includes half time entertainment! "If you've never seen a Super Bowl or even a football game on a 40' x 60' screen; you've gotta be there. It's free to get in; we'll be taking up a donation. And 10-Barrel is providing the beer. It's one of the breweries in town, so they're sponsoring it. And they're bringing a bunch of their amazing brews. And it will be all by donation, so we want you to come and hang out." ICON City spokesman Lonnie Chapin says they will also return to the TV half time show featuring the Blackeyed Peas, so you won't miss a moment. ICON City has over 900 registered homeless teens. They provide health services and programs to help the kids get jobs or back into school. Tower doors open at 2:00 p.m. for the Super Bowl party.
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Calling all flower children!!! I was so happy when I found these amazing VINTAGE real dried flowers in lucite pendants on one of my excursions. Pendants measure 2 x 1 inch, except red carnation pendant which is slightly larger (2 x 1.25)These will come with vintage silk cord( as pictured) or silver plate lead free chain 18 inch chain (as pictured). Just include your preference in the note section at time of purchase.
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Project Milestones
IntroductionProject milestones are used in project management to mark the important dates on your projects' timelines. You can set milestones for your projects by adding a new Date type Data Field with a date value. Milestone feature is currently available with projects only. There's no limit regarding how much milestones you can add.
Setting a milestone for a project
- Open the Project List View That will list all projects that you currently have in the system.
- Click on 'Data Fields' on the top right
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- Name the milestone
- Select a color That's the colour the milestone will be displayed in the Gantt chart area.
- Click on 'Save' upon completion You'll see added Date type milestone field in the Project Data Fields list.
- Click on the back-arrow You'll be back in the List View
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The fabric choice was also a no brainer because a few weeks ago I was lucky enough to win some denim and other related goodies in a giveaway from Winnie of Scruffy Badger Time - thank you again Winnie! If anyone fancies some denim for themselves, it's available with the other bits that I won as a kit from Minerva.
Anyway, winning the denim was quite exciting for me because I never win anything, and it was particularly well-timed because I needed a new denim skirt. I don't really wear trousers, so denim skirts are sort of like jeans for me - they go with everything and are easy to throw on so get worn a LOT.
My prize came with some fun gold ric rac, which I was going to use as a trimming around the pocket edges, and some nice contrasting top stitching thread, which I did even start using at one point, but then I decided to keep things totally plain this time so that the skirt will go with absolutely everything. And it means that the fun of using up my prize can be extended to another project!
The denim is obviously quite a bit heavier than the cotton and cord that I used for my first two versions of the Hollyburn, and that means that the skirt has a bit more body to it and hangs a bit differently which is quite nice. I think it'll probably soften up a little bit with wear - I've worn the skirt a couple of times already since I finished sewing it and I can already notice a slight difference.
All in all, this project did exactly what I wanted it to - it was nice and quick and has filled a little hole that had recently developed in my wardrobe. Now I'm ready to get my teeth into something more complicated again - watch this space!


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Southern Airways acquires Hawaii's second-largest carrier
Southern Airways has acquired Mokulele Airlines, adding flights in Hawaii and California to the commuter airline's portfolio
HONOLULU -- Southern Airways has acquired Mokulele Airlines, adding flights in Hawaii and California to the commuter airline's portfolio.
The airline announced Tuesday that it bought Hawaii's second-largest carrier in a deal that closed last week, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported . Southern Airways did not disclose the terms of the deal.
The Big Island-based airline serves 11 cities with 787 weekly departures on 15 aircraft. With the acquisition, Southern Airways will serve 30 cities across five U.S. time zones.
"This acquisition will give the newly-combined company stability in an otherwise volatile marketplace, while making Southern Airways a nationally-recognized brand," said Stan Little, the airline's chairman and CEO.
Southern Airways plans to keep running Mokulele under its same name.
"All employees will be absorbed. Everything will be exactly the same as it was last week," said Keith Sisson, chief marketing officer for Southern Airways. "We'll keep the name and honor the loyalty program. This is just for the purpose of having a larger company that looks more attractive to major airlines for interline agreements and code share partnerships."
This deal is the carrier's third in four years. Its plans for continued growth include obtaining more interline baggage agreements with major carriers. It has agreements with American Airlines and Condor Airlines while Mokulele has agreements with Alaska Airlines and New Zealand.
The airline will also consider adding new flights between Hawaii islands and to locations in the Essential Air Service program, Sisson said.
"Hopefully in the next six to eight months, we might be able to make an announcement of a few new routes," Sisson said.
Information from: Honolulu Star-Advertiser, http://www.staradvertiser.com


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